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Dairy Scanning 2025
These days it is routine to use our ultrasound scanners for pregnancy testing. We can check all cows that are scanned empty by manual palpation to maximise accuracy and check for problems. Our scanners work well either in the dairy or down races with a catwalk in cattle yards. During milking works fine in most Rotary sheds. Heifers are best done in cattle yards, or they will need training to run through the shed. Having good facilities and plenty of help ensures the job run smoothly on the day.
Earliest testing times after the end of the mating period:
Manual: Heifers 42 days | Cows 56 days, Ultrasound Scanning: Heifers & Cows 35 days
Best aging window: 35–100 days from conception (earlier is more accurate)
CHB Farmers Veterinary Club’s 75th Jubilee AGM & Celebrations.
Join us in celebrating a very special milestone – the CHB Farmers Veterinary Club’s 75th Jubilee! 📍 CHB Municipal Theatre, Waipawa📅 Thursday 9 October The evening will be filled with history, connection, and CHB spirit as we celebrate 75 years of supporting farmers and their animals. AGM starts 5.00pm Refreshments from 5.30pm Jubilee Event will…
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Zoonotic diseases
July 6th was World Zoonosis Day so it seems timely for a reminder on some of the common Zoonosis Diseases we have in New Zealand which we should be aware of when around pets and livestock. What is Zoonotic Disease? A zoonotic disease, or commonly named zoonosis, is a disease that can be transmitted between…
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Spring Dairy Shopping List
Please allow at least 24 hours’ notice for orders to be filled — and 48 hours over weekends.
Help when you’re grading – Mastitis Demerit Investigations
Cows with both clinical and subclinical mastitis will have increased somatic cell counts in their milk. When there are a number of high somatic cell count cows contributing to the vat, this may cause the bulk milk somatic cell count to exceed 400,000 causing you to grade. You will receive financial penalties from the milk…
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Calf Rearing Seminar
Helping you get your calves off to the best start. Join us for an informative and practical seminar focused on setting your calves up for a healthy, productive life. Whether you’re a new farmer or experienced in calf rearing, this session will provide valuable insights and up-to-date advice. 📍 Vet Services Waipukurau📅 Monday 21st July…
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Vet Services receive award for Business Excellence
Vet Services is honoured to have been awarded the Veterinary Business Excellence Award for 2025 at the annual NZVA Conference. The award is a reflection of our team’s dedication to veterinary care, workplace wellbeing, and meaningful community impact. At Vet Services Hawke’s Bay (VSHB), excellence in veterinary care is matched by a strong commitment to…
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Join Us for Our Winter Dairy Seminar – Patoka
📍 Patoka Hall, 1 Hendley Road📅 Thursday 26th June | 🕚 11:00am – 2:00pm As we gear up for spring, Vet Services invites you to a practical and informative winter seminar designed to help set your dairy operation up for success. From calf rearing insights to reproductive strategies, our vets will walk you through common…
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Opportunity to take part in Massey University study of NZ Working Dogs
The Right Dog for the Job 🐾Decoding the DNA of working dogs for welfare & performance. Massey University is leading an exciting nationwide genetics study focused on New Zealand’s working dogs — and Vet Services clients have the opportunity to take part! This research aims to help farmers make more informed breeding and training decisions…
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