Spring First Aid Seminar
Join us for a refresher on how to handle those tricky spring time scenarios at the clinic on July 6, 2022
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Facial Eczema Monitor 2022
Low levels <30,000 spores/gram High levels 35,000 – 95,000 spores/gram Long term exposure to high levels can results in facial eczema symptoms. Dangerous Levels 100,000 spores/gram If you’re putting the ram out in the next few weeks, consider treating rams and ewes with zinc capsules to protect sheep in case spore counts rise during…
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A Guide to Pre Lamb Anthelmintics
While long acting anthelmintics have a role in the management of parasites in lambing ewes and the subsequent levels of pasture contamination, their use contributes to the onset and extent of anthelmintic resistance. With growing concern over the number of farms in NZ now showing clinical and subclinical issues with anthelmintic resistance, the following should be considered…
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Spring First Aid Seminar
Join our experienced team for a free Spring First Aid Seminar on Tuesday 13 July. Free to attend, drinks & lunch will be provided
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Free Calf Rearing Seminar
Join our experienced vet team on Tuesday 6 July for an informative seminar of Calf Rearing. Free to attend, drinks & refreshments will be provided.
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Facial Eczema Monitor – 22 April 2021
We have seen counts climb across our monitor farms over the last few weeks of mild Autumn weather. Stock on pastures exceeding 100,000 spores are at a high risk of displaying clinical photosensitisation symptoms and accumulative subclinical liver damage. Give us a call if you see any photosensitisation symptoms in your stock or you need…
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Facial Eczema Weekly Monitor – Week ending 1 April 2021
This weeks counts as the humid weather has seen the counts on the rise in all areas. As we are now seeing quite variable levels of risk, a spore count of your farm is strongly advised to assess your stocks risk of exposure and if Zinc coverage is needed. Several ways to reduce fungal toxin…
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Facial Eczema Weekly Monitor – 12 March 2021
Attached are this weeks counts, which have all dropped or plateaued. Remember that these are a rough gauge of what’s happening in the district and a grass sample form your farm is needed to get an accurate idea of the levels your stock are exposed to. The moisture from the timely rain yesterday may cause…
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Facial Eczema Weekly Monitor – 6 March 2021
We have seen a steady increase in spore counts across all areas this week, the current moderate levels are expected to continue to rise given the recent rain fall. To assess the risk to your stock the first step to take is to collect a grass sample from your property. This will provide you with…
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