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Parasites and drenching

November 11th 2026Things we should consider includes normal GI worms (ostertagia/cooperia/trichylostrongylus), lungworm and coccidia. Calves need to grow at 0.7kg/day on average to meet their liveweight targets and ifRead more

Feeding for a successful mating

November 11th 2026Getting a cow to cycle (have a heat) and for the resultant egg to get fertilised (conception) is only part of the picture which may be easier for the cow to do than getting them to hold and maintainRead more

Mating Tips: Set Your Herd Up for Success

October 21st 2026A few practical checks now can protect submission and conception rates—and help avoid unpleasant surprises at pregnancy testing.Read more

Mating Mastery: A Guide to Preparing Heifers for Breeding Success

September 22nd 2026One of the first and most important challenges heifers face is their first calving – the outcome of which can determine whether or not they become a productive member of the herd in the next seasonRead more

Iodine in mating

September 22nd 2026Iodine is critical for dairy cow reproduction, helping regulate metabolism, promote oestrogen production, and improve overall in-calf rates during the mating period.Read more

Understanding itchy skin in cats and dogs

August 26th 2026Identifying the underlying cause is important for effective treatment and management. Some common causes of itchy skin in cats and dogs include:Read more

GapOnly - Pet insurance payment service

August 24th 2026GapOnly® is available at Vet Clinic Morrinsville! We’re excited to offer GapOnly®, a payment service that works with selected pet insurance brands. This means you can access your pet insuranceRead more

Udder Oedema/Swelling

August 13th 2026Udder oedema can be a problem in first calvers, high-producing cows and over-conditioned cows. Genetic and environmental factors influence the occurrence of it, and while it generally self-curesRead more

Bird Flu - how might it affect you?

August 13th 2026Bird flu is a topic of conversation, with a few birds found infected in NZ with the current strain of interest, Avian influenzas, H5:N1. It is a topic for all of us, as wild birds are not separateRead more

Nursing the Down Cow

August 13th 2026Any cow that is down and unable to rise requires nursing care. All down cows should be assessed to identify the underlying causes, which can include metabolic disease, mastitis,Read more

Dirty cow problem: Why should we metricheck?

August 13th 2026When it comes to what is the biggest cost for any dairy farmer, the answer will always be feed (most of the time). But here we focus on post-calving infection (and its ramifications) that silentlyRead more

Farm focus: Newborn calves - day 1

July 20th 2026Their management, on day 1 particularly, is critical to how they perform for the rest of their lives. Read more

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