Facial eczema – all you need to know
Facial eczema – all you need to know We have compiled a list of information on facial eczema, frequently asked questions, how we can help you prevent and manage the risk of facial eczema and what your preventative plan should include. Facial eczema – facts and symptoms What causes facial eczema? Facial eczema (FE) is […]
New Products for Sheep and Cattle Farms
New Products for Sheep and Cattle Farms Over the last 6 weeks the NZ owned company, Alleva has brought to the market 4 new products Cyroshield EP Liquid This is a fly protection and fly knockdown product containing cyromazine and ivermectin (this is like Boehringer’s discontinued Cyrazin KO fly product). Cyroshield EP Liquid is suitable […]
Net Zero by 2050
Net Zero by 2050 Fonterra’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 at their AGM in November clearly put focus on markets and how they are now influencing their decisions on greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. Fonterra’s messaging was stark; improve in this space or our preferred clients will look elsewhere for their milk-based products. The […]
Picking the perfect puppy
Picking the perfect puppy Food for thought – before you get a puppy There are some important things to take into consideration before thinking about getting a puppy, so that once you ‘take the plunge’ you and your future four-legged friend will be set up for a lifetime of loveliness. Breed Bottom line – all […]
Your puppy’s first visit to the vet
Your puppy’s first visit to the vet Your puppy’s first visit to see our vet will probably be when their first vaccination is due. This will involve a weight check and our vet will ask a variety of questions that may include: How long have you owned your puppy? Where did you get him/her What […]
Kitten and Puppy Season
Kitten and Puppy Season Summertime in the veterinary industry also means puppy and kitten season. But along with the excitement and cuteness of the new furry or fluffy addition, also comes plenty of responsibility, hard work and most probably a handful of frustrations along the way. If you are thinking of adding a new pet […]
Facial eczema risk
Facial eczema risk Trying to predict what the facial eczema (FE) season is going to do requires a crystal ball and some star gazing however we do have information from our years of monitoring spores to draw from to help you be prepared. We consider a high count being anything over 40,000 spores per gram […]
Campyvax4® – why vaccinate mixed age ewes?
Campyvax4® – why vaccinate mixed age ewes Campylobacteriosis is one of the leading causes of abortion in sheep in New Zealand. Campylobacter or ‘Campy’ is often associated with abortions in the last six weeks of pregnancy. Abortion storms may result in lamb losses of up to 30% in naïve flocks. However, trial work has shown […]
Hay
Hay Crop corner is here to help you identify what is in your pasture and how it benefits your grazing animals. Hay is a great supplementary feed when grass is in short supply, but how nutritious is it really? Hay can have a really good nutritional value, however, to have the maximum nutritional content, it […]
Colic in horses
Colic in horses If you have horses, then I’m sure you’ve either had an issue with colic or heard of the distress and panic colic can cause. This article will cover some basics, including the signs of colic, predisposing factors and safety. If your horse is colicking call a vet immediately. Colic is often an […]