Displaying items by tag: veterinarian

Tuesday, 15 September 2015 14:00

Induction ban no biggie – vet

Proactive farming and a stringent plan is credited for minimising the impact of the industry-wide ban on routine inductions which came into effect this season, says Canterbury veterinarian Bernice Mangnall.

Published in Farm Health
Saturday, 12 September 2015 13:00

Vet in new Lincoln role

Lincoln University have appointed veterinarian and Lincoln alumna Dr Teresa Moore as their new director of farms.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 September 2015 14:54

Focus on feeding – vet

Sheep and beef farmers need to focus on feeding their best stock well, according to Martin Walshe, practice manager of Hunterville Vets.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 20 August 2015 13:00

Double honour for Massey vet

Massey University vet Peter Wilson has been doubly honoured recently: he was awarded the Deer Farmers Association’s Premier Industry Award, and life membership of the New Zealand Veterinary Association.

Published in Farm Health
Monday, 17 August 2015 12:21

Nursing for downer cows

Good nursing care is the key to successfully treating a downer cow and having her return to your milking herd.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 30 June 2015 09:34

Gong for Oamaru vet

Oamaru vet Dave Robinson has been recognised for his huge contribution to the sheep and beef sector, receiving the inaugural award Vet of the Year – Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian.

Published in Farm Health
Monday, 01 June 2015 08:00

Vets must lead on farm animal welfare

New Zealand's veterinary profession has a leadership role to play in farm animal welfare, says an animal welfare advisor at the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Published in Farm Health
Saturday, 30 May 2015 16:00

Study update on mastitis vaccine

A nationwide study to evaluate the effectiveness of a vaccine in controlling mastitis in dairy cattle is well underway and preliminary results are positive.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:42

Vets must look at product stewardship

Veterinarians working in agriculture have some major issues on product stewardship looming, says Mark Hosking, managing director of Franklin Vets.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 19 February 2015 00:00

Working dogs deserve a pain-free life

A Marlborough vet is urging farmers to treat their dogs as they would any good worker during the mustering season, reports animal remedy firm Zoetis New Zealand.

Published in Farm Health
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