In case you need more inspiration to come to our Lice Info Event tomorrow (Wednesday) from 5.30pm at the Omihi Community Hall - here's the final invite from our organiser Nic - walk-ins welcome - see you there!!
A horse with colic is every owner's fear! Colic refers to abdominal discomfort and can have a variety of causes.
Signs to look out for include inappetence (lack of appetite), not passing many faeces, not wanting to work, and kicking at the belly.
If you have any concerns, swift veterinary attention increases the likelihood of a good prognosis, so early intervention is key.
Seresto collars are the favoured flea and tick treatment for some farmers for their working dog team as they are the most cost effective and longest lasting with 8 months protection. Until the end of October farmers can receive $15 off the RRP of $103.75, plus you can enter in the draw to win $800 worth of vouchers from New World. See your local Clinic.
Calf with B1 Deficiency prior to treatment and full recovery (warning - video content may disturb).
Cattle and sheep depend on their gut bacteria to produce thiamine also know as B1. Changes in the rumen microflora (change in diet, increase grain feed, change from poor quality grass to good lush pasture, and added stress) can change the production of B1 by the bacteria. Also excess sulphur can also lead to B1 deficiency.
B1 deficiency initial signs are animals that are depressed, appear to blind and start to stagger/lose coordination. Eventually they can’t stand up and may start to thrash around extending their neck.
However, there is a treatment. By giving an injection of B1 animals can be treated.
If you have seen any of these signs or similar, please give your local vet a call to discuss.
Some summer vibes from our sheep
Conveyor team
Coming into pre-lamb, our sheep conveyor is an excellent service and reliable resource available to assist with drenching and vaccinating.
All of your required animal health treatments will be administered by technicians fully trained by our vets. We also organise equipment and products, bringing drench guns, drench packs and vaccine guns/needles. We generally get through 900 an hour, depending on how they run.
This fully resourced and organised service is designed to save you time, energy and money. Use of this service puts you in the draw for our Pre-Lamb Queenstown Promo (details further down).
Phone Courtney on 027 295 0095 (0800 TECH) or click the button below to enquire about how we can help you excel this pre-lamb season.
Winner of the 2023 Hogget section
Congratulations to Dale and Jan Inch
Your ewe Hoggets looked outstanding
Celebrating Veterinary Nurses Awareness Week
It's Veterinary Nurse Awareness Week! Each and every day, our customers see how Vets impact their pets life. But did you know that behind each and every Vet, is a team of supportive Nurses, working magic behind the scenes. Watch the video and hear from our Vets what our team of Nurses do each and every day!
A BIG Thank you to all our Vet Nurses! Our vets and patients would be lost without you 💓🐾
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