
The ongoing benefits of good calf nutrition
New Zealand data shows that only 36% of our heifers meet pre-calving weight targets. This is significant as
Totally Vets are an integral part of the rural community. With an enthusiastic team of dedicated veterinarians, we provide a full range of clinical services as well as farm consultancy to specifically target the needs of your business. We are equally committed to both the care of your animals and the success of your farm.
Our large team of highly qualified veterinarians are leaders in their fields. We are equipped with the knowledge, experience, and resources to get the most out of your animals
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The team at Totally Vets offers a wide range of animal health services in areas such as animal health planning, milk quality, nutritional management, reproductive management, lameness, replacement stock, disease prevention, animal treatment and emergencies.
New Zealand data shows that only 36% of our heifers meet pre-calving weight targets. This is significant as
Early spring often brings about the onset of lame cows and on some properties the problem can be
Trace element supplementation in the modern dairy herd is vitally important. There are times when the requirements for
Ability to apply first aid to your cows around the calving period is the role of the farmer
We enjoy working alongside our clients to help them minimise animal health issues and maximise animal performance. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive animal health planning, parasitology management plans, and individual farm and animal advice
Campylobacteriosis is one of the leading causes of abortion in sheep in New Zealand. Campylobacter or ‘Campy’ is
Scabby mouth is a viral infection that causes painful lesions in affected animals. Infection occurs through breaks in
Over the last couple of seasons, we are observing significant growth responses in lambs where they have received
To avoid confusion over the timings and uses of pre-lamb vaccinations, here’s a quick summary. While these vaccines
From a veterinary angle, the emphasis these days is as much on animal disease prevention as it is on actual treatment. By working closely with clients to identify their animal health and performance goals, we aim to develop farm-specific animal health programmes and strategies that take much of the guesswork out of their beef farming enterprise. In building such a farm profile, it leads us to tailor advice that is based on best practice and best science and focused on achieving these goals.
Trying to predict what the facial eczema (FE) season is going to do requires a crystal ball and
The increasing number of human cases of leptospirosis (lepto) is currently being highlighted by medical professionals. This increase
Calf scours is the most common disease of neonatal calves in New Zealand and is responsible for the
For vaccines to be effective when injected they must be stored correctly including when you collect them from
The Totally Vets team are part of the history of deer farming in the Manawatu. Our team’s extensive experience in deer work ensures that our clients receive top-notch advice and on-farm services for their deer.
It has been shown that post-rut nutrition influences future velvet weight. As nutritional requirements peak immediately after the
Mobs of hinds with low average body condition score generally have a higher rate of dries, but it
Many problems around fawning can be attributed to deer behaviour and the environment which the hinds are exposed
Weaning is a stressful time for young deer and can result in compromised immune systems, disease and lowered
We can provide health checks as well as general medicine and surgical services for your lifestyle animals. If you’re new to the ‘farm game’ and are still wrapping your head around drenching, hoof trimming, vaccinating, and bolusing, get in touch and our team will be happy to provide you with some advice
When owning large animals, it is important that good handling facilities are available. This doesn’t necessarily mean that
Hypothermia frequently occurs in newborn lambs, especially when the weather is bad or they don’t get a feed
As spring approaches, bird owners should be made aware of the need to de-worm their birds. All birds
Some nutrition basics for pigs Pigs are efficient converters of feed to liveweight. They have a single stomach very
Vetnotes is a publication about the production animals on your farm, sent out monthly via email to all of our loyal subscribers. If you want to be kept in the loop about seasonal issues, interesting cases and tips from our experts, make sure you subscribe below!