Podcast

Designed for our Production Animal clients, Vet Services farmers podcast offers valuable insights, professional advice, and the latest updates in veterinary care for Hawkes Bay Farms.

Tune in on Spotify to hear discussions on animal health, management practices, and much more, all tailored to your farming needs.

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Hosted by Dave Warburton

each episode brings you valuable insights, advice, and updates from professionals working closely with farmers every day.

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Setting up a Successful Calf Rearing 

Vet Services podcast host Dave Warburton sits down with Reshika Foneska to discuss setting up a successful calf rearing

Stag Management

Vet Services vets Dave Warburton and Anyika Scotland sit down and discuss button drop and stag management this season

VetMail August 2025

Dave Warburton and Harry Whiteside sit down and discuss what’s happening around Hawke’s Bay Farms this August

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Managing Bloat without Capsules

In this episode Vet Services Podcast host Dave Warburton sits down with Production Animal Vet George Smith to discuss how to manage bloat without capsules this season

The Complete Pre Lamb Toolkit

Dave Warburton and George Smith catch up and discuss the importance of understanding the pre lamb tool kit

Vetmail June 2025

VSHB podcast host Dave Warburton sits down with George Smith from our Waipukurau clinic to discuss what’s happening on local farms as we head into winter

Vetmail May 2025

Harry Whiteside and Dave Warburton discuss what’s happening on local farms this autumn. From acorn poisoning to cattle scanning results.

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Laminitis in Horses

Vet Services podcast host Dave Warburton sits down to discuss laminitis in horses with vet Henry Yule.

Working Dog Performance: What is good nutrition and good housing?

Dave Warburton sits down with Vets Nicole and Tracey to discuss nutrition and housing for working dogs.

Getting Your Ewe Flock Prime For Tupping

Dave Warburton sits down with Simon Marshall to chat about getting your ewe flock prime for tupping

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VetMail February

Dave Warburton and Harry Whiteside sit down and go over what’s happening on farm

Buzzing with Experts: Colin McKay on Fly Managment

Join our host, Dave Warburton, as he sits down with Colin McKay from Elanco to dive deep into everything fly-related. From the science behind fly control to the latest innovations in management, this episode brings insightful discussions and expert perspectives.

Spring Bloat in Cattle

It is timely to refresh your knowledge about bloat and preventing it in all cattle stock classes.

Hosted by Dave Warburton and Kathryn Sigvertsen

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Summer Crop Management

Join Dave Warburton and Harry Whiteside as they sit down and discuss summer crop management

Understanding Toxo and Campy: Vax Talk with Hamish Pike

Vet Services Dannevirke vet Simon Marshall sits down with Hamish Pike from MSD to discuss toxo and campy vax

Mitigating Pneumonia in Lambs

Dave Warburton and Harry Whiteside discuss mitigating pneumonia in lambs

Dairy Cow Non Cycler Programmes 

More milk in the vat for the 2025/26 season requires a compact and front loaded mating period. Learn more about this from Kathryn Sigvertsen.

Have you considered Artificial Insemination in Beef Cows & Heifers?

Join Vet Services Hastings Vets Dave Warburton and Anyika Scotland while they discuss AI in beef cows and heifers.