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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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Facial Eczema Monitor 2023

Week ending 3 February  This weeks monitor counts showing most sites have dropped with the rain but Kumeroa remains high. It is important to remember counts can be highly variable between properties and even paddocks so please bring in a grass sample for testing prior to grazing previously problematic areas of your property. Attached is…

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Pre-lamb Seminar

We don’t have the options of using long acting drench capsules before lambing this year. Join the Vet Services team for an informative seminar running through the available options and important points to consider when making a pre-lamb plan for your farm. Tuesday 30 May Mangatera Pub 6pm Start The event is free to attend.…

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Order your Toxovax with Vet Services

Sheep performance vaccines Toxovax & Campyvax4 are now available to order. These vaccinations can be given to maiden hoggets and ewes anytime from now until 4 weeks prior to any ram being introduced to the flock. (Shearing may be a good opportunity).

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SHOWER DIPPING & JETTER BOOKINGS

It’s time to consider your options for treating sheep against external parasites this summer! Our Rural Technicians offer a number of effective and economical ways to eradicate flies, mites, lice & ticks. Jetting off the Sheep Conveyor  Craigco Jetter Shower Dipper The bonus is with our water truck no water is required at the yards…

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