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Holiday Food and Your Pet

As the holidays approach, I always say to my kids “no trips to hospital”. This also applies to our pets – …

Skin Allergies in Cats and Dogs

Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a foreign body or allergen. In dogs and cats skin allergies present …

Fleas, Sex and Blood Meals

Fleas, Sex and Blood Meals A gripping headline for what can be a horrifying experience for some. As temperatures rise things …

Dental Problems in the Cat and Dog

When did you last look in your pet’s mouth ? And why should you? Pets are very good at hiding …

Detect dirty cows early

Dirty cows cost you income by not cycling or conceiving, leading to fewer days in milk and a higher empty …

Copper deficiency in cattle

copper deficiency

Copper levels have to be low for several months before deficiency signs are noted, so the aim is to maintain …

Strategies for reducing environmental mastitis

environmental mastitis

Some strategies that can help reduce environmental mastitis are: Teat Spraying – all quarters, every milking, all season. Cover the …

Calf Scours

metrichecking calves

We have seen a few scour problems among the Autumn calving herds in recent weeks, mostly due to Rotavirus. If …

Heifer Mastitis

mastitis issues

Heifers: When is Mastitis not Mastitis? –                              When it is < 3 on the RMT. Many heifers develop suspect mastitis, …

Body condition dry off targets

With herds (hopefully) drying off in April or May, NOW is the time to assess condition score and ensure your …