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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 moreTick 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 moreThe 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 moreCaring for pets over the holidays
November 5th 2025The Christmas holidays are fast approaching. If you are heading away, now is a good time to start thinking about what plans you need to make for your pets. Will you leave them at home and getRead moreCareful with pets and Christmas treats
November 5th 2025Christmas treats are something we all look forward to, but for our furry friends, some of these can be extremely toxic, so it is important to keep them out of reach. If you have a pet with a penchantRead moreWhy pet dental x-rays matter
November 3rd 2025From the outside their teeth might look clean, white, and free from any obvious tartar or inflammation. But beneath the gum line can hide problems like infection, or even bone loss andRead moreLameness: 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 moreBull 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 moreCIDR 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 moreCattle 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 moreStay in touch
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