WOOF Working Dog Food
Keeping your team of dogs in top shape starts with the right fuel. At Vet Services Hawke’s Bay, we’ve made it easy to order high-quality working dog food that supports performance, stamina, and recovery on the job.
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Register for our Working Dog Performance Partnership
Introducing our Working Dog Performance Partnership. For many years, our Dog Vaccination Run has been a trusted and practical service for our farmers. Over time, we’ve listened to feedback, learned more about the unique demands placed on working dogs, and seen opportunities to do more. In response to what you’ve told us, we’ve also reviewed…
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Dannevirke Winter Seminars
Spring is a busy time on the farm. Join us for our practical winter seminars for a refresher on Cow First Aid and Calf Rearing. FREE TO ATTEND ☕ Hot Drinks & Refreshments Provided 🎁 Prizes to Be Won!
DetailsFacial Eczema – What to Watch For
Written by Isabel Simpson We’ve recently seen a spike in clinical cases of facial eczema across the region. This disease is caused by a fungus that damages the liver, mainly affecting sheep and cattle. Although spore counts dropped last week, we’re not out of the danger period — and we’re now seeing the effects of…
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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)
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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