WelFarm – meeting the needs of a changing industry2 weeks
Have you thought about where the industry is headed? Consumers are wanting to know more about where their product is coming from, and have the …Read More
Technician Dry Cow Therapy (DCT) service2 weeks
Targeted DCT is a great way to manage high cell count cows and prevent clinical mastitis over the dry period, but poor technique can jeopardise …Read More
Drying off and achieving target BCS2 weeks
We know that individual cow body condition impacts reproductive performance. Achieving a target BCS of 5.0 for mixed age cows, and 5.5 for first and …Read More
Salmonella2 weeks
Salmonella is a cause of diarrhoea in calves from 2-12 weeks old. It typically presents with high temperatures, watery/mucoid diarrhoea, possibly blood and flecks of …Read More
Salmonella causing diarrhoea in calves2 weeks
Salmonella is a cause of diarrhoea in calves from 2-12 weeks old. It typically presents with high temperatures, watery/mucoid diarrhoea, possibly blood and flecks of …Read More
Feeding Calving Cows2 weeks
Autumn calving cows have an easy ride in some ways, sun, warmth, firm footing, less mud, and less mastitis. Sounds so good, until we consider …Read More
What is WelFarm?3 weeks
Dr Graeme Charteris from our Pukekohe farm vet team discusses WelFarm, our animal wellbeing assurance programme (animal healthcare plan) in depth.
Calf immunity3 weeks
Antibodies are essential for a healthy immune system. Calves receive no antibodies from their dam while in the womb. They are entirely reliant on absorbing …Read More
Body Condition Scoring1 month
In the 2nd video in our welfare series, Dr Neil Murray, Mixed Vet at our Paeroa clinic discusses Body Condition Scoring (BCS). The video includes …Read More
Lameness & Locomotion Scoring1 month
In the first of our series of Welfare videos, Caitlyn Nielsen, Veterinary Technician at our Taupiri branch discusses lameness. This includes why it is a …Read More
Farm Vet COVID Update March 71 month
As of today, our Northern team is excited to be moving back to Level 2. Here is what this means to those of you who …Read More
Ryegrass staggers2 months
Dr Blair van Dyk, farm vet at Franklin Vets Papakura discusses ryegrass staggers in ruminants. Includes what it is, how to spot it and how …Read More