OUR APPROACH
Let’s work together to boost your stock’s fertility, performance and overall health
There’s a long history of sheep and beef farming in these parts. Our involvement goes back generations too. We understand what it’s like to farm these parts and the nuances of the land and environment that affect the performance of your flock or herd.
Keeping an eye on animal health parameters that influence optimal ewe performance, lamb survival and lamb growth rates is one of the ways we work closely with you. We provide full service to sheep and beef farmers including:
Production and growth support,
Trace elements testing, supplements and planning,
Disease diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention,
Parasite management (worms, fly and lice),
Ram management,
Lamb survival support,
Body condition scoring,
Advice and support for restricted veterinary medicines,
Technical support and advice for animal health services and products.
OviGold is our flagship partner programme for sheep (and beef) farmers. We want to understand your farming business and work with you to get the most out of your stock through regular animal health reviews, testing and targeted treatment plans. Along with Faecal Egg Counts, selenium tests, ram palpations and more, the programme also offers great savings on many animal health products and vet fees.
For beef farmers, our veterinarians can provide BVD eradication and control programmes, tailored for your farm, which can then increase pregnancy rates and decrease stock losses. Specific animal health calendars can be formulated for your farm to ensure important vaccines, drenches and trace element supplements are not missed. We’re involved with many monitor farms and farm discussion groups, and can provide up to date and accurate information for your farm and stock.
THE BENEFITS
Why VetSouth is a great choice
We're locals
We’ve been in the lower South Island for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.
Wide network
We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.
Handy clinics
We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need. Pop on in or organise a delivery.
INNOVATION & RESEARCH
A never ending quest for improvement and advancement
Researching animal welfare and pathology is a passion we share, with our work being used by industry bodies such as Dairy NZ, the Sustainable Farming Fund and Beef & Lamb.