New treatment for chicken red mite!
We can dispense for small numbers, and you don't need to stop eating the eggs!
Come see us at the clinic to learn more.
Rice for lunch anyone?
As well as being really gross to look at, flystrike is an important health and welfare issue. It is extremely painful, and both ewes and rams will remain infertile for a period of time after healing.
The most common reason for a flystrike prevention to not work for as long as the label claim is not putting enough product on. It is hard to actually get 2L of dip into a lamb through a jetter. Make sure to check after application whether the fleece is wet down to the skin. Heavy rain after application can wash the product out of the fleece. Some products last a lot longer than others.
Ring or email us at any time (or pop a question on here) if you have concerns about your fly prevention strategy.
Keep an eye out for flystrike, and give us a ring if you have any questions
What happens with worms when it turns dry? Watch this video to find out!
Are you one of the farms that had drench issues last autumn?
Deficiency in B12 or selenium will cause lower growth rates in lambs. A simple quick blood test will tell whether supplementing will result in better growth rates or not. We have a deal on now, give us a ring if you would like to book in some testing!
Scabby mouth causes lower weaning weight in two ways: because their mouths are sore so they don't eat as much, and because those sores spread to the ewe's udders leading to infection and lower milk production.
Talk to us about vaccinating against scabby mouth at docking, or any other diseases
Farmer social evening NEXT THURSDAY 5pm at Farriers in Masterton. We have a speaker talking about Trace Elements, and an opportunity to win some FREE selenium and B12 blood testing, as well as drinks and nibbles and a chance to chat with our vets about any disease issues you are interested in.
New lifestyle block package has just launched, you might see a flyer in your mailbox, or check out our website and click on the lifestyle block package link!
Calving has started our will start soon for our beef farmers. Here's some helpful tips and tricks for farmers needing to calve a cow or heifer. Video 2 of 2: don't use vehicular traction, use pain relief for difficult calvings, call a vet if you can't get the calf out as early intervention has a higher chance of success!
Calving has started or is starting soon for our beef clients. Here's some helpful tips and tricks if you need to calve a cow or heifer. Video 1 of 2: don't wait too long to put a hand up to see what is going on, and use lots of lube!
Come see us at the clinic for calving supplies or any questions, and keep an eye out for video 2
Some of our large animal clients prefer to contact us through Facebook - this page is to make it easier for you to do that!
