Fluffy the lamb’s recovery from milk rumenitis2 weeks
This is “Fluffy-bum” (another child-anointed name). Let’s call him Fluffy. Fluffy had always seemed shy, quiet and pensive. According to his foster mum, he had never bleated, jumped or played with the other lambs, and just seemed, all-round, unenthusiastic. Which …Read More
Mr Waffles’ blocked urethra3 weeks
Mr Waffles lives with his best friend Lola… And he is the boss. But everything changed the day he developed crystals in his urine, which formed a blockage in the urethra (the tube that carries urine to the outside world). …Read More
Chloe the ewe’s hammock therapy for nerve damage2 months
Chloe the ewe was another victim to Sleepy Sickness, where her energy intake could not meet the demands of her multiple lambs during pregnancy. However, this was not her only hurdle. Feeling unwell, Chloe found herself nestled up in a …Read More
Caesarean for ewe with sleepy sickness2 months
Pregnancy ketosis, or “sleepy sickness” is an illness that affects pregnant ewes in the third trimester of pregnancy. The illness is caused by excessive fat breakdown to meet the ewe’s energy requirements and, as such, those carrying multiple lambs are …Read More
The tiniest warrior you’ve ever seen!2 months
Tiny Bruno, weighing in at just 1.03 kg, and big brother Baxter, at 3 kg, came to stay at Franklin Vets after a rough first few days left them on the brink. Bruno and Baxter are the only surviving siblings …Read More
Salmonella – What is it and what can you do about it?2 months
Let’s be honest here, we’ve all had or have had someone close to you experience a bought of salmonella. In humans, it’s a bad version of an Indian spicy vindaloo running out the back end on a Friday night. …Read More
Latest Mycoplasma bovis update3 months
There is a large amount of valuable information being created around Mycoplasma bovis. At present the three best reads are: Mycoplasma bovis response, Stakeholder update 100, 20 July 2018. Guidance for Beef Cattle farmers from Beef & Lamb NZ The MPI …Read More
Daisy and friends lose their horn buds3 months
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 20184 months
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.
Beware the resistant worm4 months
Do you have sheep or goats with pooey bums despite appropriate drenching? We have been seeing a rise in parasite resistance in recent years, especially in sheep and goats. This essentially means that certain parasites have been evolving to outsmart …Read More
Beware of Toxic Plants5 months
While most toxic plants taste bitter and are usually avoided by stock, occasionally hunger, curiosity or a deceptively tasty plant will lead to illness. Here are just a few of the plant toxicities we encounter in New Zealand. Rhododendron …Read More
Treating scouring calves6 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