http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:16 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/169289/understanding-itchy-skin-in-cats-and-dogs/ Identifying the underlying cause is important for effective treatment and management. Some common causes of itchy skin in cats and dogs include:... Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:05:46 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post169289 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/169003/gaponly--pet-insurance-payment-service/ GapOnly® is available at Vet Clinic Morrinsville!We’re excited to offer GapOnly®, a payment service that works with selected pet insurance brands. This means you can access your pet insurance benefit on-the spot for eligible claims, making your visit simpler and less stressful.Rather than paying us the full invoice upfront and waiting to be reimbursed, we submit your claim on the spot, on your behalf, while you’re at the clinic.Your claim is generally assessed in around 5-10 minutes, and i... Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:56:36 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post169003 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/168702/udder-oedema-swelling/ Udder oedema can be a problem in first calvers, high-producing cows and over-conditioned cows. Genetic and environmental factors influence the occurrence of it, and while it generally self-cures within a week, we can reduce the severity and discomfort it causes. ... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:26:34 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post168702 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/168700/bird-flu--how-might-it-affect-you/ Bird flu is a topic of conversation, with a few birds found infected in NZ with the current strain of interest, Avian influenzas, H5:N1.It is a topic for all of us, as wild birds are not separate from our lives and businesses. We have pets - cats and hunting dogs- that catch wild birds, free-range chickens, and cows who often have birds competing for scraps in feed bins.... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:57:38 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post168700 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/168698/nursing-the-down-cow/ Any cow that is down and unable to rise requires nursing care. All down cows should be assessed to identify the underlying causes, which can include metabolic disease, mastitis, paralysis, injury or other serious illness. If the cause is unclear, contact your vet for advice. Caring for a down cow takes time and attention – if these cannot be committed to (in the busy calving time) then euthanasia should be considered. ... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:34:54 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post168698 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/168697/dirty-cow-problem-why-should-we-metricheck/ When it comes to what is the biggest cost for any dairy farmer, the answer will always be feed (most of the time). But here we focus on post-calving infection (and its ramifications) that silently affects next season’s in-calf rates. Uterine infection/endometritis is a major player in pulling the in-calf rate down. It is estimated that the cost to lift the in-calf rate to more than 70% for the dairy sector is about $110 million annually.&n... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:22:15 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post168697 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/167771/farm-focus-newborn-calves-day-1/ Their management, on day 1 particularly, is critical to how they perform for the rest of their lives.   ... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:14:21 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post167771 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/167770/navel-ill/ Often these are still in the early stages, but some will progress to more severe cases.Risk factors for developing navel infections areInadequate colostrum antibody uptake by the calfCalving in pugged paddocksDirty pick-up trailersDelayed picking up of calves when in muddy conditionsDirty bedding in calf shedsCalves sucking each other's navelsWhile it is easy to just think about navels discharging pus and later on abscesses at the navel, in reality, the bacteria introduced at the navel can be sp... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:03:30 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post167770 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/167768/spring-calving-herds/ The transition period is generally regarded as the period ranging from 3 weeks prior to calving to 3 weeks after calving for a heifer or cow.All ‘springing’ cows need magnesium from somewhere prior to calving and all cows and heifers are low in calcium when they calve and need calcium asap. For any calving cow or heifer (and for farm productivity and profitability) this is an important time as it is critical to the ongoing health and productivity of both cow and calf and it influences the se... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:50:26 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post167768 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/post/167765/calf-chronicles-takeaways/ LeAnne spent time with local calf rearers, sharing her expertise and practical tips on calf management and the key ingredients for a successful calving season. For those who were unable to make Leanne’s presentation below are some of our key takeawaysColostrum, Colostrum, Colostrum2-4L, within the first 12 hours of life of high-quality colostrum are necessary to provide the calf with an adequate lifelong immune systemAn estimated 33% of calves experience failure of passive transfer (fpt) due t... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:36:32 +1200 http://www.vetclinicmorrinsville.co.nz/blog/#post167765