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Treating a lame cow
January 30th 2025Secure the leg. Clean the foot with a hose. Feel between the claws and all around the foot. Look for trapped stones and cracks, and examine the skin above the hoof for infection orRead moreIdentifying lameness
January 30th 2025New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy farming system, where cows graze in fields in all weather and walk fair distances along lanes to get to and from the milking shed, can increase the risk ofRead moreWorms more resistant
January 30th 2025We completed nine reduction tests during the 2023-2024 season. All of the nine participating farms tested dual and triple drenches. Fewer farms tested single-acting and novel drenches. The graphRead moreReflecting on a Salmonella spring
January 30th 2025With such bad weather leading to large amounts of dirty surface water, limited feed and increased stocking densities, overall infection pressure and stress was much higher than usual. This caused aRead moreAvoiding Yersiniosis
January 30th 2025Yersiniosis is a highly infectious disease that is characterised by a green, watery scour which rapidly leads to death if untreated. Recently weaned fawns in their first autumn are typicalRead moreA recap of Johne's disease
January 29th 2025It’s caused by a bacteria that damages the gut lining, leading to two main signs: Watery “hose-pipe” diarrhoea. Progressive weight loss. Infection usually occurs in young calves.Read morePreparing for hot summer days
January 29th 2025Keeping stock happy, healthy and productive in summer heat requires good preparation, here are some of our tips: Read moreAre your boys up to the job?
December 2nd 2024We don’t need to tell you how tough this year has been! The season’s constant fight against some pretty terrible weather has taken its toll on farmers and stock alike. Now that we are finallyRead moreCareful with pets and Christmas treats
November 26th 2024Christmas 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 moreWorking dogs in the hot summer months
November 24th 2024The summer brings some heavy workloads on farms and high energy requirements for farm working dogs. Feed them a high fat, high protein diet to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and increaseRead moreStay in touch
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