Vetlife Farming

22/08/2024

🐾 Go in the draw to WIN* $1000 worth of Vetlife clinic
credits this July to September 🐾

How to enter:
1 ENTRY for every bag of Royal Canin working dog diet
purchased in clinic during the promotional period
10 ENTRIES for every on farm visit completed with
your Royal Canin and Vetlife representatives
Want to find out more about how to book a farm visit?
Please speak to us in clinic today. Royal Canin

*NZ Res.18+ & Vetlife Account holder. Promo commences on 01/07/2024 to 30/09/2024. To enter: earn 1 Entry for every bag of Royal Canin® Energy 4800 20kg, Royal Canin® Medium Breed Puppy 16kg, Royal Canin® Maxi Puppy Active 20kg purchased at a Vetlife Clinic. To earn 10 Entries, complete a farm visit with a Royal Canin® representative and complete specified activities (all farm
visits must be booked via a Vetlife Clinic). Multiple entries permitted.
Two prizes to be won. Prize is NZD $1,000 worth of Vetlife credits. Max 1 prize/person. Prize draw conducted at 2pm NZST on 14/10/24. Total prize pool valued at NZD $2,000 (incl GST). Winners notified by email. Promoter: Vetlife Ltd, 325 Pages Rd, Gleniti, Timaru. See https://bit.ly/4dBnzs6 for full T&Cs.

20/08/2024

Rugby icon Scott Barrett strives for performance on the playing field and the fields of his farm in the Taranaki. MULTIMIN® is proven on NZ farms to enhance immunity and improve fertility of herds. Like Scott, get performance ready on every field. Ask your vet or in clinic about MULTIMIN®. ACVM Registration No. A009374. https://bit.ly/3yF32UP

16/08/2024

Enhance the immunity of your calves this season with MULTIMIN®. New Zealand research suggests that supplementing calves in early life with MULTIMIN® can enhance immunity and increase survival rates. Ask your vet or in the clinic about MULTIMIN®. ACVM No. A009374. https://bit.ly/3yF32UP

13/08/2024

Rapidly boost trace element levels in your herd this season with MULTIMIN®. A scientifically proven injection containing manganese, copper, selenium and zinc. Ask your vet or in the clinic about MULTIMIN®. ACVM No. A009374. https://bit.ly/3yF32UP

19/07/2024

Keep your dogs, horses and alpacas safe - and if you think one of them has gotten into something nasty, get in touch.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/SQrYpxiPWvEY7S2P/?mibextid=WC7FNe

🐄🐑 This and season, remember to keep dogs, horses, llamas and alpacas away from calf/lamb meal and milk replacer!

Ionophores (such as monensin) are used in calf/lamb meal and milk replacers to prevent diseases like coccidiosis. But they can be fatal for dogs 🐕, horses 🐎 and camelids🦙.

🐶 Many dogs love the taste of calf and lamb milk replacer and will jump at the chance to lick the containers or equipment! Make sure you keep your feeds away from susceptible animals so they won't be tempted.

⚠️ You may not see the signs of ionophore toxicity straight away, as it affects the heart and skeletal muscle. Symptoms may include muscle weakness, staggering, loss of appetite or difficulty breathing - but don't wait until these signs appear.

If you think your dog, horse, llama or alpaca has gotten into a product containing ionophores, contact your vet immediately.

19/07/2024

What a beautiful shot captured by one of Vetlife Wanaka's vet nurse's Chrystal 🏔️

17/07/2024

The use of cow monitoring technology in heat detection and rumination changes, has become commonplace on many dairy farms around New Zealand, but how about its use for detecting mastitis and reducing the financial impact of one of the most prevalent health issues in the New Zealand dairy herd?

This article, written by Vetlife’s Caroline Reid looks into how we can use monitoring data to assist with this issue.

https://bit.ly/44coLyL

If you are interested in looking at your cow monitoring data in more depth, please speak to your veterinarian about our Cowsmart program. is another great resource for discussion around animal monitoring data.

16/07/2024

Our very own veterinarian, Matt Hart from Vetlife Dunsandel, got to meet rugby icon and farm owner, Scott Barrett. All he had to do was star in Virbac's latest ad promoting Multimin®!

Have a look at the following article published on our website for more information on Multimin®

https://bit.ly/4cdk7Ut

15/07/2024

Head over to Vetlife Pets to join in with our giveaway 🐾

🏔️ Winter Giveaway 🏔️

We love seeing your pets ready for winter adventures ❄️

To enter share a photo of your pet below for a chance to win a winter enrichment package that includes; a pet blanket, lick mat and lick butter!

Giveaway closes on 28th August 2024, a winner will be chosen and announced on page following this date.

📸: Featuring one of last year's competition winners – Niko

🚨 PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS. WE WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU AFTER THE GIVEAWAY CLOSES ON 28th AUGUST 🚨



Terms and conditions: The giveaway closes at 11:59 PM on 28th August 2024. This giveaway is being run on VetlifePets page only. One person will be chosen at random. No purchase or payment is necessary. The winner must be a New Zealand resident to be eligible to win. If no response, we reserve the right to run the draw again after three days. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash. Prize to be collected from winner's local Vetlife clinic. The winner will be contacted by private message. This giveaway is not sponsored, affiliated or administered by Facebook. And remember - we will NEVER ask you to click on any links if you win. We will message you directly. Stay safe and steer clear of scam pages!

Please note: photo for illustrative purposes only (we are not giving away either the dog or jacket pictured)!

15/07/2024

Please see details below for Vetlife Banks Peninsula's 2024 vaccination run.
Contact our Little River clinic to get booked in - details on poster 🐾

08/07/2024

Congratulations to the winners - great turn out! 🐗

05/07/2024

Protecting our herds, staff, and families from the numerous diseases vertebrate animals can transmit to humans is crucial. Prevention includes vaccinating livestock against common illnesses like Salmonella, Rotavirus, Leptospirosis, and Campylobacter. Regular hand washing and avoiding food and drink around animals also play a key role.

27/06/2024

🌠 Matariki - clinics closed 🌠

In the event of an emergency please call your local clinic for emergency vet services.

26/06/2024

Meet Bounce 🐾
Bounce was on a recent hunting trip when he received a kick from a deer.

Bounce's owner brought him into where he was initially given pain relief but later he started feeling unwell, stopped eating and had a high fever, along with other presenting issues.

After two days in hospital, several ultrasounds that showed fluid in his belly, more bloodwork, fluid analysis and further consultations with vets from and , the decision was made to do explorative surgery on Bounce's abdomen.

In surgery, it was discovered that he had two holes in his small intestine and was leaking bile and intestinal bacteria into his abdomen.

With another three days of care and regular medication, Bounce headed home where his owner took care of his needs round the clock, and after a couple of weeks, he was back to his normal self, eating and bouncing around! 🐾

23/06/2024

Line Ferriman, CowSmart data analyst will be one of our speakers at our Future Herds events this week 🐄

Line plans on discussing ten things we have learnt from animal monitoring and cow collar technology so far.

Line really digs into the data and delivers the comparative results in a way that will get you thinking about how monitoring technology can help your herds health and wellbeing 🐄

20/06/2024

🐄 Planning For Your Future Herd Events 🐄

Come and join us and our special guest speakers who will share the latest veterinary advice to maximise output from your heifers when they reach the herd. Also product specials at each event.

ASHBURTON
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Ashburton Events Centre, The Bradford Room.
RSVP: Wednesday 19 June 2024 – [email protected]
Refreshments and a light supper provided.

TEMUKA
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Vetlife Temuka
RSVP: Thursday 20 June 2024 – [email protected]
Refreshments and a light supper provided.

OAMARU
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: Oamaru Opera House
RSVP: Thursday 20 June 2024 – [email protected]
Refreshments and a light lunch provided.

CROMWELL
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Five Stags – Buffet room
RSVP: Thursday 20 June 2024 – [email protected]
Refreshments and a light supper provided.

19/06/2024

We're hoping everyone who has had a big move over the last few weeks is now all settled into their new homes and farms, and are looking forward to the season ahead 🐄

If you are new to an area and are looking for veterinary advice, please reach out to your local clinic where we would be happy to talk through the different services we offer.

https://bit.ly/3YeqobP

02/06/2024

Kings Birthday - clinics closed.

In the event of an emergency please call your local clinic number for emergency vet services.

28/05/2024

A recent visit to some friendly alpacas in the autumn sun ☀️

Fun fact 👇
Alpacas giving birth is called 'unpacking'.

26/05/2024

⭐Check out this amazing shot of the Aurora which vet Rachael from Vetlife Banks Peninsula captured last week whilst out on call.

Rachael says, "The benefits of rural practice! The best corner office with a view," and we couldn't agree more⭐

23/05/2024

and farm consultant for the Centre for Dairy Excellence, John Niezen, believes supplements should complement pasture, not compete with it.

Explore what this means for in our blog post 👇👇👇

https://vetlife.co.nz/what-is-the-right-diet-for-my-cows/

23/05/2024

The Vetlife on Alabama team have had some perfect teat sealing weather ☀️
Benefits of teat sealing include;
🐄 It reduces peri-calving mastitis by preventing cows leaking milk before calving
🐄 It protects cows from getting mastitis at drying off time
🐄 Teat sealing is a non-antibiotic physical plug in the teat canal, sealing off the udder from external pathogens

17/05/2024

"The use of cow monitoring technology in heat detection and rumination changes, has become commonplace on many dairy farms around New Zealand, but how about its use for detecting mastitis and reducing the financial impact of one of the most prevalent health issues in the dairy herd?"

Vetlife Wanaka veterinarian and group expert Caroline Reid explores what the data can tell us: https://vetlife.co.nz/cow-monitoring-and-mastitis/

10/05/2024

Find out how UBAC® has the potential to change how can manage mastitis in cows!

https://vetlife.co.nz/ubac-mastitis-prevention-in-cows/

06/05/2024

A good reminder from Beef + Lamb New Zealand 🐑🪱🐂

05/05/2024

Stay safe from diseases animals can pass to humans 🐛

✔️ Get vaccinated for common animal-borne diseases
✔️ Wash hands well after animal contact
✔️ Avoid food and drink around animals

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44t8xQM

02/05/2024

Production animal vet Ivan Holloway explores whether could benefit from increasing vaccine use to reduce the need for antibiotics in livestock.
https://vetlife.co.nz/vaccines-reduce-animal-antibiotic-use/

28/04/2024

🐄 At by Vetlife, we turn data from your cow collars into actionable insights. Our vets combine their know-how with real-time data to offer solutions instantly. Discover our world of resources for better herd health on our website:

https://cowsmart.co.nz

Are cow collars using automated heat detection data a reliable method for determining if a cow is pregnant or not?

28/04/2024

A good plan is a once-a-year opportunity to reduce mastitis in your herd. Read our post below for how to tackle dryoff this year!

https://vetlife.co.nz/dry-off-and-mastitis/