Dairy

OUR APPROACH

New Zealand is world renowned for its dairy industry - and to achieve such repute you need happy healthy cows. But our vets don’t just care for your animals, we care for you and your farm, working with you day and night, to achieve your goals. 

Dairy is our passion and our team each have their own strengths, working as a team for a whole farm approach. Whether it be general farm management and animal wellbeing or specific topics such as mastitis, we have the knowledge and experience to help you get the most out of your herd. 

While we are here in the rain or the sun for sick cows and calving, we also like to be one step ahead. We work with you to problem solve and prevent disease such as BVDcalf scours or clostridial disease. We can also devise whole farm animal health plans, incorporating reproductive services, lameness management and parasite control. We can advise on current industry issues such as Mycoplasma bovis.

We are firm believers in supporting the local community and supporting successful and sustainable farm practices to add value to our country’s strong agricultural economy.

THE BENEFITS

Why Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville is a great choice

We're locals

We’ve been located in the Morrinsville area for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.

Wide network

We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.

Great location

We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need in clinic or on farm.

FURTHER READING

Latest news

Abortions: How many is too many?

It can be disheartening when you see your cows slipping, especially after all the effort you put in over mating.  The reality is, a certain number of slips are inevitable. But it’s stillRead more

Acorn poisoning

This poisoning is caused from a substance called ‘tannins’ contained within acorns themselves, but also found in oak tree leaves, young shoots, and even the bark.  Stock usually get ill from eatRead more

Salmonella cases locally

We currently have a few herds with confirmed cases of Salmonellosis.  The Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain of this disease causes severe diarrhoea and has been linked to abortions. Other clinicalRead more

A look at Leptospirosis

Lepto can cause sickness and abortions in some dairy cows, and in others it may cause no symptoms and they simply carry the bacteria and pass it to others. Lepto is likely to be contracted byRead more

Nitrate poisoning in cattle

In the coming months, as plants grow rapidly after a hot, dry summer - while mornings remain chilly and overcast - conditions are ideal for nitrate toxicity. Young, fast-growing grass and recentRead more

New DairySmart milk testing machine

We now have a milk culturing incubator with AI reading capabilities in our clinic!  This new machine can accurately identify many causes of mastitis after only 1-2 days incubation. It significantlyRead more

Meet our new vet George

George is a 2024 Massey University Bachelor of Veterinary Science graduate and will be working with us as a mixed animal veterinarian. He has a passion for both large and small animal medicine,Read more

Drying off technique

Dry cow season is almost upon us. It’s crucial for the udder health of your girls that the correct technique is used when applying dry cow therapy and teat sealant.  It’s a process that requireRead more

Controlling Johne’s disease

Given its prevalence, most farmers will have Johne’s disease in their herd at some stage. The first sign of a problem is often watery, green diarrhoea that bubbles after it touches the ground orRead more

Trace element testing

With zinc season ending and winter approaching, now is a great time to test your herd’s mineral status, and copper levels in particular.    Cows in late pregnancy and youngstock have theRead more

Calving in autumn

Autumn calving is becoming increasingly popular in the Waikato for many reasons, including longer, warmer days and improved hygiene conditions as cows calve.  However, along with the benefits comeRead more

Tips for reducing heat stress in cows

Water  Cows require 100L of water each per day in summer and can drink at a rate of 20L per minute! Make sure your water troughs can keep up with demand – both the flow rate to refill troughs andRead more
 

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