Thinking about raising lambs or calves this spring? Whether you’re new to lifestyle farming or just looking to brush up on the basics, we’d love you to join us for a free evening of practical advice.
Our experienced farm vets will share simple, hands-on tips to help you get the best start to the season, know what to expect, and recognise when it’s time to call for veterinary help.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday 22 July 2026
📍 Hawke’s Bay After Hours
103 Grays Road, Hastings
(Across the road from our Hastings clinic)
Lambing 101
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Topics include:
- Preparing for lambing
- Lambing on small blocks
- Ewe and lamb first aid
- Common problems to watch for
- When to call the vet
Calf Rearing 101
4:00pm – 5:00pm
We’ll cover:
- Setting up for success
- Choosing and sourcing calves
- Feeding and housing basics
- Preventing common calf health problems
- Understanding the different types of scours
- When veterinary treatment is needed
