Controlling BVD – New screening for your calves5 days
With M.Bovis continuing to dominate rural headlines most of our clients have reviewed their farm biosecurity in an effort to protect their stock. It seems ironic that the coverage of a disease a very low prevalence (<1%) has prompted such …Read More
Liz Macintosh’s Ruminations – Calving onto low pasture cover5 days
With calving coming into full swing, it looks like there are a few issues around the area with low average pasture cover (APC). With different mobs it can be hard to successfully allocate feed, especially in a pinch. Dry cows …Read More
Mycoplasma bovis and Mating1 week
Mycoplasma is certainly not afraid of making the headlines so it’s probably fair to assume you’ve heard a thing or two about it? One area of dairy herd management and biosecurity that is still prompting a fair amount of discussion …Read More
Latest Mycoplasma bovis update2 weeks
There is a large amount of valuable information being created around Mycoplasma bovis. At present the three best reads are: Guidance for Beef Cattle farmers from Beef & Lamb NZ The MPI produced list of RFID’s – you can download the …Read More
Daisy and friends lose their horn buds4 weeks
What a picturesque morning for a snooze in the sun. Daisy and her friends slept the morning away as we removed their wee horn buds, (known as debudding) so they can grow up safely, without the risk of accidentally hurting …Read More
Franklin Vets Sheep & Beef Update June 20181 month
The latest Sheep & Beef newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with articles from our vets, including the latest on Mycoplasma bovis, plus all the good deals going at the moment.
Mycoplasma bovis update May 20182 months
What is Mycoplasma bovis? M. bovis is a bacterium that lives in cattle. Until recently, we have not had M. bovis in NZ although other mycoplasma species are recorded in cattle and other farmed animals. Mycoplasma bovis is a fragile …Read More
Treating scouring calves3 months
Bonnie and Clyde are two precious Jersey calves, adopted by one of our local lifestylers at just a few days old. Within days Clyde began to scour badly. His appetite vanished, and he became dehydrated and depressed. Bonnie followed in …Read More
Franklin Vets Update March 20185 months
The latest newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with articles from the Franklin Vet Club Trust, our dairy, equine, and lifestyle vets, plus all the good deals going at the moment.
Franklin Vets Charity Fishing Competition6 months
Unfortunately, due to low numbers, this has been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Facial eczema – Learn more & be prepared6 months
What is facial eczema? Facial eczema is caused by a toxin produced by the spores of the fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which grows on pasture, especially in the base and in dead litter. Facial eczema thrives in regions like Franklin between December …Read More
Franklin Vets Update December 20178 months
The latest newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with articles, ads, information about our upcoming fishing competition, and even a competition or two!