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Itchy dogs are a common sight in any vet clinic. From the occasional scratch to the all-night nibbling sessions, itchiness can drive dogs (and their owners) a little bit crazy. But did you know that “itch” is not a diagnosis in itself? It’s a symptom — and it can have many different causes.  Understanding why […]

If you are a dog parent dealing with a pup with skin allergies, you’ve probably scrolled through endless advice and product recommendations. From cod liver oil to fancy probiotics, the world of supplements can be overwhelming – and, unfortunately, full of hype and misconceptions.  Let’s break down what really matters when it comes to supplements […]

If your dog suffers from allergies, you will know how frustrating it can be to keep their skin healthy and itch-free. While medication and other treatments are important, one of the most effective — and often overlooked — tools for managing allergic skin disease is regular, targeted bathing. The right shampoo, used in the right […]

Minty is a 25-year-old gelded miniature horse enjoying retirement after a successful show career. Living on a sheep and cropping farm, he had battled bouts of founder in recent years, and his owners worked hard to manage this, largely by keeping him off pasture, utilising Founderguard and phenylbutazone as required. In February this year, another […]

Pain relief in sheep has been front of mind this year, with a focus on treating both shearing cuts and lambs at tailing. Reducing pain is great for welfare, but it also makes economic sense when it allows animals to return to normal behaviour in less time. Each season we are getting more information about […]

A targeted performance boost for high-demand periods and, hopefully, an opportunity for some more deer data! Even with a good trace element programme in place, there are times when stock need a targeted boost to perform at their best. This is where MULTIMIN® comes in. It is an injectable trace mineral supplement, providing a rapid […]

TeamMates specialist During colder temperatures our farm working dogs require more calories than normal to maintain their bodyweight, especially inland and in high-country regions. Ideally, choose high-quality, balanced working-dog foods which are formulated with higher fat and protein levels to maintain heat production, provide sustained energy and promote optimal tissue repair. Of the 628 dogs […]

Drench resistance is one of the biggest challenges currently facing the sheep industry, and we are now seeing the effects in our intensively-reared calves, such as replacement heifers. Risk factors for drench resistance are: Frequent drench use – drenching monthly or even more frequently Ineffective chemicals – resistance is when the product kills less than […]

Spring calving is an exciting, but often chaotic, time on farm. With cows springing up, milk starting to flow and pastures bouncing back, there is a lot to juggle. And if you are using wearable technology, you have probably noticed the health alerts start coming in thick and fast. The alert avalanche: a blessing or […]

Bionic Plus CRCs are back after being unavailable for the last couple of lambings. For some sheep farmers, this absence removed an important tool from the toolbox for managing the effects of parasitism. Many of these farmers filled the void with persistent anthelmintic injections, e.g. Exodus LA, but a productive and sustainable sheep-breeding and lamb-growing […]

While much attention is given to the health and fertility of cows, the breeding bull is equally crucial in minimising the empty rate in the dairy herd. Thinking of the seasons where you have had unexplained poor heifer in-calf rates or a high empty rate following a good 6-week in-calf rate, it is more than […]

While vaccine reactions are rare, they do sometimes occur. The benefits of vaccinating far outweigh the risks of any side effect from a vaccine that is easily treatable and much less severe than the disease itself. Just like us, each pet is different, and yours will have varying risk factors based on their breed, age […]