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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) update

November 7th 2025BVD bulk tank antibody results for most of our dairy clients seem to be generally dropping, which means herd testing has had a positive influence on the amount of BVD circulating in our local herds.Read more

Tick or treat

November 7th 2025Theileriosis is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue on New Zealand farms. Caused by the blood-borne parasite Theileria orientalis, the disease is transmitted from cow to cow by ticks. OnceRead more

The Mystery Moo: Phantom cows explained

November 7th 2025As the mating season continues, there will be cows or heifers that may be struggling to get in-calf. You may have heard the term ‘phantom cow’ being mentioned to describe some of these cattle. BRead more

Lameness: Trimming during the risk period

October 8th 2025Between wet weather conditions and post-calving changes, the spring months tend to bring an increased risk of lameness issues on farm. Here's an overview of mobility scoring and corrective/preventatiRead more

Bull ratios

October 8th 2025Bulls are a key part of the process of getting good mating results.  Having enough bull power over mating is very important. The number of bulls required depends on how many cows need to getRead more

CIDR programme timing and return on investment

October 8th 2025As with every CIDR programme, there will be different details and therefore results for every farm. However, using basic numbers we can still review general trends in the return on investment forRead more

Cattle and parasites – what the FEC?

September 10th 2025Data from faecal egg counts (FECs) taken from cattle poo samples, and shared by vets in a recent Wormwise forum, has shown Ostertagia worms that are resistant to triple oral drenches in 45% of tests!Read more

It’s time to prepare for mating

September 10th 2025The key to achieving good repro results is being proactive and addressing any issues before mating starts. Many things go into making mating time successful, here are some to consider: Read more

Body condition: Calving changes and mating impact

August 6th 2025A lot of cows were in great condition pre-calving this year, what we'd consider body condition score (BCS) 5. A loss of one BCS – down to BSC 4 – is expected in the first 7-8 weeks after calving,Read more

Metrichecking is an investment worth making

August 6th 2025Cows with even mild infections in their uterus at mating cost you money (and time), with more non-cyclers, poorer conception rates, higher empty rates, and fewer days in milk overall. These 'dirty'Read more

Disbudding with a dose of compassion 

August 6th 2025Disbudding involves carefully and safely burning out the horn buds of calves. Removing the buds means they won’t grow sharp horns as an adult, helping prevent nasty injuries to herdmates andRead more

Spring survival kit

July 14th 2025Preparation is key! Ensure you have all all the things you need this spring ready in a handy place for when the calves start coming. Read more

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