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Preventing lameness

October 29th 2024As we all know, lame cows are time-draining, costly and a welfare issue. So what measures can be put in place to try and prevent a high number of lameness cases? Ideally, cows wouldn’t be standingRead more

Observing cow health with tech

October 29th 2024Spring is the period of biggest change for cows, so we see more health alerts corresponding with changes in rumination and activity. These alerts can be due to many different disease processes, such Read more

Surge in salmonella

October 29th 2024Salmonella in cattle is not usually common. In a typical season, we may only see one or two significant outbreaks and you might get the odd individual case. A farm might only have a case once in 20Read more

Choosing the right pet

October 29th 2024Pets bring so much joy to a family. They give affection and love, make us laugh, and have a positive effect on our mental health. However, before choosing a new furry addition, it is important to putRead more

Itchy dogs

October 29th 2024Allergic skin disease can cause significant discomfort to companion animals and is a common reason for dog owners to seek care for their pets. The cause of the itchy problem will most commonly be dueRead more

The recovery phase

October 28th 2024Hopefully, when you read this, we have had a good stretch of weather that is a significant improvement on the hideous weeks we had during spring. Even if this is the case, there is still someRead more

Stress-free weaning: reducing the pneumonia risk

October 28th 2024The most common form of weaning in NZ is abrupt weaning. This is the sudden and complete separation of the ewe and her lambs, avoiding visual, auditory or olfactory contact after weaning. AbruptRead more

Using the right drench for your calves

October 24th 2024Drenching is an essential element of calf rearing. It allows you to control calves' exposure to several parasites commonly found in our pastures. When burdened with worms, calf growth rates canRead more

To spay or not to spay?

October 23rd 2024Most female farm working dogs are not spayed until working performance has been proven, to determine if she has good breeding potential. However, many of the most common health problems withRead more

Diagnosing mastitis bugs with DairySmart

September 27th 2024A wet spring won’t be helping how many cases of mastitis you’re seeing, which impact both production and upcoming reproduction, as well as being costly. We can help diagnose what bacteria isRead more

Eye disease in working dogs

September 26th 2024We all know how vital working dogs are on farms. However, just like humans, these hardworking canines are susceptible to eye diseases. Here are a few common ones to watch out for: 1.Read more

Are your boys up to the job?

September 25th 2024Bulls need to be in top shape in order to achieve maximum success. Their body condition should be on target – BCS 5+ for dairy bulls and 6+ for beef bulls – and they should have adequate traceRead more

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