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Farm Field Day

Congratulations to Brent & Rachael Fouhy, and Ben Simpson – the Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of The Year 2022 Join their field day on Thursday 3rd November.

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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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Future Beef NZ – Hoof & Hook Competition 2023

Vet Services are proud to support Future Beef NZ. The 17th annual Future Beef Hoof and Hook Competition was held in Dannevirke this May. The weekend competition is designed to immerse the 8-24 yr old competitors into the beef industry. Competitors are split off into their age and experience level based groups for a mix…

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Herd dry off and Heifer Teatsealing services

While we are well underway with the teatsealing and dry cow season, we have spaces available to help with both. Herd dry off: Drying off herds is a time consuming job that needs to be done correctly and hygienically.  Whether you need another pair of hands or are looking into staff training, we have spaces…

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Winter Equine Seminar

  SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL EQUINE SEMINAR AND WINTER CATCH UP!   Dannevirke Seminar Thursday 20 July 6.30 – 8.30pm Free to attend, refreshments and nibbles provided and spot prizes to be won. Topics will cover respiratory disease, dealing with equine emergencies and shockwave treatment. Please give us a call to register your…

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