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Facial Eczema Pasture Spore Counting 1 April 2022 WAIPUKURAU HASTINGS Spore counts for this part of Hawke’s Bay have increased this week and are on average at a dangerous level of 71 000 spores per gram of pasture. With many farmers busy fixing fences and clearing slips after mammoth downpours, the number of samples we…
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THERE IS NOW LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT FOR SNIP ‘N’ CHIP Visit Vet Services Waipukurau or Vet Services Napier to secure your $10 Snip ‘n’ Chip voucher and BOOK IN your feline for their appointment before 31st January 2022. There are a limited number of vouchers left so be in quick to avoid disappointment.…
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A flea and tick collar like no other, Seresto® prevents both flea and tick infestations via simple contact with your cat or dog’s skin. The Seresto® flea and tick collar provides long-lasting protection, and remains effective for eight months. Unlike some other products, which only work after your cat or dog has been bitten, Seresto®…
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Drench Resistance is the number one animal health issue facing farmers and their vets in the sheep & beef industry. We are very concerned – here’s why. We have no new tools in the box to tackle this issue. No new knowledge, no new drench families, and we have to work with what we currently…
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Well, that was a big surprise! Going to Level 4 at 6.00pm last night has meant we have to change the way we operate to ensure we comply with Covid-19 government regulations. The good news is we have been through this before and have social distancing protocols in place to keep our staff, clients…
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Keep your team in prime condition with a Working Dog W.O.O.F (Warrant of On-farm Fitness). Vet Services annual on-farm check-up includes a full health assessment, essential vaccinations, and tailored advice—right where your dogs work best. CHB Run Starting July! Hastings Run in November 2025. The Perks! It’s convenient: We come to you –…
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Two Free Workshop’s in Hastings & Waipukurau that will cover what’s involved in being “wormwise” and drench strategies for your farm.
We are hosting a series of seminars around the topic of winter feeding and setting your farm up for spring performance. Our vets will talk about lambing in tough feed times, winter feeding of cattle, and some of the winter animal health issues to watch out for. The seminar will be followed by a free BBQ &…
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This week’s pasture spore counts – Week ending 7th May 2021 Regional average spore counts have dropped back to low levels, and hotspots have reduced, the highest being 65,000 at Ocean Beach. The dry conditions and cooler overnight temperatures have slowed up spore growth significantly. Known hotspots still pose some risk to grazing stock, especially…
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The 2021 Facial Eczema monitoring scheme for the Waipukurau Clinic area has now come to an end. We have been fortunate to have had a mild season with only moderate risk and few clinical cases. There are still a few areas with occasional hot spots and if you are in one of these areas and…
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Lloyd Smith Training Workshop Lloyd will be demonstrating using his own dogs, including tips on how to train a young pup, and will be available to answer any questions regarding your own dogs. New Date: Friday 9 April Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm Cost: $10 PP **Vet Services will be providing BBQ Lunch**
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