VetSouth

25/04/2024

Winton vet tech Jaz takes us through a day in the life of a tech during the teat sealing season and why it’s her favourite time of the year.

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Winton vet tech, Jaz Van Dam shares why this is her favourite time in the tech calendar.

22/04/2024

We see a lot of cancer eye (otherwise known as squamous cell carcinoma). As the name suggests, it's a cancer of the eye, which can affect the eyelids, eyeball or 'third eyelid' (the eyelid that slides across the eye) and it is as bad as it sounds. Vet Sunni explains more.

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Like most types of cancer, early detection leads to better outcomes.

21/04/2024

Our clinics will be closed April 25th while we observe ANZAC day

16/04/2024

Dialling in your feed this time of year is important.

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The dry period is an important time of the season for heavily pregnant cows, as it is a time for ‘restoration’ and ‘preparation’.Restoration: Milk glands in the udder need some time to recover in orde

12/04/2024

Last night some of the team went along to celebrate alongside farmers at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards - Southland Region.
Congratulations to the Miller Family, Roslyn Downs who were named the 2024 Regional Supreme Winner.

11/04/2024

Vet Lily had a curious case on a farm in January, weeding out the problem to some pesky plants growing in the paddocks.

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Don't get caught out by plants that can be damaging to herd health. Vet Lily treated two sick cows affected by fathen earlier this year.

10/04/2024

Weaning your beefies soon? While you’ve got the girls in the yards, it’s worthwhile checking they are all fit enough to make it through another winter.

Southland’s soft, wet pastures can spell trouble for your cow’s feet, so check for any overgrown hooves, or signs of lameness. It’s also a good idea to scan over their eyes for early signs of pink eye or cancer eye (particularly in white-faced animals). As with most conditions, early detection leads to better outcomes!

09/04/2024

Are you planning to lamb early or late this year (or just bang in the middle)? Whenever you are putting your rams out, remember to regularly check them for any signs of injury and to make sure they have enough grass. They will be working pretty hard, so it pays to keep them sustained!

07/04/2024

This year, vet Christine took a look at the reproductive performance of some of our technology-using farms that gave us access to their data and compared this back to their cycling rates pre-mating.

Are cow wearables helping our reproductive season in our herds?

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Let's look at the influence of pre-mating heat detection on reproductive performance.

05/04/2024

We are always proud to see clients achieving big things!
Congratulations to Cameron Smith and Nicole Hanning-Smith who have been awarded the 2024 Southland Otago Share Farmer of the year.
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards - Southland Otago

02/04/2024

Get ready for dry-off with our grab and go kit, including:

1x DryZen dry-off belt with 5 pouches
5x TopDoc cotton ball 350 pack
1x Methylated spirits
1x Lynn River nitrile gloves (100-piece box)
2x Tell Tail fluorescent spray paint
1x tub/bucket

$240+ gst. With a saving of $38.

Available until the 30th April, while stocks last.

Working with you for happy, healthy & productive animals in the south.

02/04/2024

Are your animals fit for transport? Vet Femke explains what to focus on.

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Check out these important things to consider before loading your cows onto a truck.

27/03/2024

Our vets and techs are currently working on finalising the latest edition of Dairy Notes. This heads out to all our Dairy clients, as well as our subscribers. To subscribe, head to our website, scroll to the bottom and sign up.

27/03/2024

Has it been a while since you bred or bought a new working dog pup? Trying to remember everything you need to do to bring out its genetic and natural working potential? Vet Hugh gives a run down on the key things you need to consider for a new farm pup:

www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/116889/a-working-dog-pups-first-year

Vet Hugh gives a run down on the key things you need to consider for a new farm pup.

25/03/2024

🐰 Looking forward to Easter? 🐰

🍫 All of our clinics will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
🍫 Invercargill will be open Saturday 30th 9am-1pm as normal
🍫 Gore Retail will also be open Saturday 30th 10am-12pm as normal.

Tuesday 2nd: Only Balclutha, Clydevale and Tapanui open (all other clinics are closed for Southland Anniversary Day).
We will have vets in your area available 24/7 for emergencies. Call 0800 VETSOUTH.

19/03/2024

Being a large animal vet down south means you have deal with a variety of creatures. (No vets were harmed while dealing to these crocs 🐊).

18/03/2024

Congratulations to vet Hugh Hasselman, who has worked with VetSouth for 40 years! 🥳

A legend within the veterinary industry, not only has he provided excellent care for our animals, he has been instrumental in leading our team to continue to do so. We celebrated with this wonderful cake from Taylor Made Cakes.

17/03/2024

You might have noticed a few new faces in the East clinics in recent months, along with some folk behind the desks that you may have previously seen out on-farm, or in other clinics. We have shuffled things around a bit in the East to bring you the best service possible. Get to know our retail teams.

We have shuffled things around a bit in the East to bring you the best service possible. Get to know our retail teams.

14/03/2024

Our beefies have had a lot to do this season to manage our pasture quality! As we work towards weaning time, there are a few things to plan for to keep them in tip-top shape.

www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/116956/beef-cattle-wof

As weaning approaches, let's double down on how to get the most out of your beefies.

06/03/2024

Pre-rut or post-rut weaning? Whichever you favour, getting the management aspects right at this time will help to ensure you achieve the best growth and conception rates for the following year.

www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/116962/deer-minimising-stress-at-weaning-time/

Getting deer weaning right can ensure you achieve the best growth and conception rates for the following year.

04/03/2024

Unless you are mating your hoggets, your two-tooths carry your newest genetics and you want to make the most of them. Here is a wee checklist for preparing them for mating to make sure they perform well:

www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/116937/preparing-two-tooths-for-mating/

How to make the most of your mating stock carrying your newest genetics.

27/02/2024

This was a fun event to be a part of! Looking to keep those endorphins pumping? We have The VetSouth Gorge Adventure Race coming up soon 👀

We held our 3rd trail run event on Sunday, 18 February 2024, and what a day out it was!

All funds raised from this event go to Lochiel School PTA to help support resources to promote healthy bodies and healthy minds in our community as well as giving a contribution to the great work done by The Forest Hill Trust.

We had over 180 runners and walkers take to our 5km, 15km and 25km tracks held within the magnificent Forest Hill Reserve and adjoining private farmland.

The Forest Hill Trail Run Team would love to thank everyone who made the day a success from our entrants, their supporters and all of our supporters!

AB Lime for helping us every year, we are so lucky to have your support!
VetSouth for cooling everyone down with an ice block at the finishline.
Westpac for supplying the BBQ food.
R-Line Electrolyte Drink for supplying the hydration for everyone to enjoy and energized.
NRG Winton for pumping us up at the start.
Selector Uniforms for sponsoring and creating our awesomer merchandise.
Vital signs for making us a massive roadside sign to promote the run!
Flowers and The Girl for making beautiful bouquets for our winners.
numnutaudio for always entertainment us and making it a great environment!
csdesignz for creating our amazing medals.
Eventplus for helping us creat our booking system.

We are also grateful to the Department of Conservation for maintaining the reserve and last but not least our farm owners who let us enjoy their slice of heaven!!

Until next time,
Forest Hill Trail Run Crew
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27/02/2024

VetSouth mixed animal vet Caitlyn Bell shares some insights into working with a variety of animals.

VetSouth mixed animal vet Caitlyn Bell shares some insights into working with a variety of animals.

25/02/2024

Across our clinics on the 28th and 29th February, our clinics will have reduced hours while our teams complete stock take. Please call ahead if you are unsure, or Google your closest clinic to see the updated hours for these dates.

Our staff are available 24/7 for emergencies.

22/02/2024

We're big fans of WelFarm NZ, and getting one step ahead. Huge ups for their digital synergy with Miraka Limited (Taupo-based milk company).

This integration will allow the verification process to flow automatically between WelFarm and Miraka systems.

18/02/2024

Do you need help with lame cows but don't have the adequate facilities? We are here to help! At VetSouth Winton we now have a portable cattle crush available to be taken out on farm, which allows lame cows to be examined safely and efficiently.

Lame cow exams should not be delayed, give us a ring to book them in!

17/02/2024

Vet Donna on the tools 🤟

16/02/2024

How do you manage internal parasites on-farm? Share a react with what you do on farm.

👍 Regular drenching
😯 Grazing/management strategies
❤️ A combination of both

Check out some Golden Rules to get the most out of both options!

Check out these key pointers for effective drenching and parasite control.