Bovitech Veterinary Services

12/08/2024

G’day everyone,

We have an exciting event coming up on Thursday the 29th August so hold on to your weaners! The markets and season have been challenging this year, and with this in mind we are getting together with Zoetis to present on all things weaning. This event will be held at Irongate Wagyu, a 3000 head fullblood Wagyu breeding and backgrounding operation in Kalgan.

Dr Jess (Bovitech Veterinary Services) and Dr Tom Burke (Zoetis) will cover a range of topics, including:
• Disease risk and prevention in weaners
• Ways to achieve mating/market target weights
• Cost effective and practical feeding strategies
• Weaning processes and protocols
• Early weaning management in a challenging season

As well as hands-on practical sessions on:
• How to condition score
• Alternative weaning practices (nose flaps)
• Vaccine handling and administration

We will also conduct a walk-through tour of the Irongate Wagyu weaning and confinement feeding infrastructure and facilities, to gain an insight into how they manage early weaning on their property.

Tickets are $20, which includes morning tea, lunch, and refreshments. All ticket proceeds go towards Blue Tree Project, a registered WA charity that supports regional and rural mental health. We hope to see you there!

Eventbrite ticket link: https://reproactivewmirongate.eventbrite.com.au

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween! 🦇 🎃 🧙‍♀️

20/10/2022

28/09/2022

Livestock farmers in the Great Southern are invited to a field walk in Manypeaks, at the Howie family farm; Pleasant View. Join us on Wednesday 19th of October at this free event, that includes lunch, talks and farm tour. Register now as tickets are strictly limited through the link below or call (08) 9851 7222

https://pleasantview.eventbrite.com.au

Proudly sponsored by Bovitech Veterinary Services & Grow Safe

07/09/2022

We have an exciting project coming up funded by the Cattle Industry Funding Scheme (CIFS) and we need your help! In conjunction with UWA and DPIRD, we are conducting research into the impact of oestrogenic clover on cattle fertility.

“Clover disease” in sheep is a syndrome associated with health and reproductive issues which occur from grazing pastures or conserved feeds high in oestrogen. Currently, there isn’t much known about the effects in cattle – current information gives conflicting opinions which makes it hard for producers to make management decisions.

If you are a WA producer that runs cattle, please help us by filling out this quick 10-minute survey to help us start the project. All of your answers will remain anonymous, and you can choose whether you’d like to be further involved with the study (i.e., providing cattle and pastures for sampling).

Thank you for your help and if you get the chance, please help us get the word out about this project by sharing with others.

You can use the QR code below, or use this link: https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RK2IQUxmtsfiSy