Sheep & Beef

OUR APPROACH

We work with you to know your animals and your farm inside out.

You may think of Morrinsville as a prime dairy country, but there’s a history of sheep and beef farming in the area too. We understand what it’s like to farm the hillier country and the nuances of the land and environment that affect the performance of your flock or herd.

We don’t just fix sick animals. Our specific animal health calendars can be formulated for your stock to ensure important vaccines, drenches, and trace element supplements are not missed.

Our veterinarians can provide beef farmers with BVD eradication and control programmes, tailored for your farm, which can then increase pregnancy rates and decrease stock losses. We also give support around calf rearing, drenching, vaccinations, and our vets are masters at pregnancy diagnosis and reproduction. 

For our shepherds, keeping an eye on animal health parameters that influence optimal ewe performance, lamb survival and lamb performance is just one of the ways we work closely with you. We can also provide advice on parasite and disease management.

We always have our finger on the pulse so you can be assured we are providing up to date and accurate information for your farm and stock. By working with you to be proactive rather than reactive, you can ensure the prime health of your stock and optimal productivity.

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.

Handy clinics

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

FURTHER READING

Latest news

Cattle and parasites – what the FEC?

Data from faecal egg counts (FECs) taken from cattle poo samples, and shared by vets in a recent Wormwise forum, has shown Ostertagia worms that are resistant to triple oral drenches in 45% of tests!Read more

It’s time to prepare for mating

The key to achieving good repro results is being proactive and addressing any issues before mating starts. Many things go into making mating time successful, here are some to consider: Read more

Keeping your pets safe and calm during fireworks

Fireworks can be a beautiful sight, but they can also be stressful for our pets. Here are some simple, practical tips to help keep your animals safe, comfortable, and calm as possible during fireworkRead more

Understanding ear infections in dogs 

The most frequent type of ear infection canines experience is called otitis externa, which simply means inflammation of the outer ear canal. While dogs with floppy or hairy ears (think cockerRead more

Why is my pet so itchy?

Itching, also called pruritus, is a sensation that makes your dog or cat want to scratch, rub, lick, or chew their skin. While occasional scratching can be normal, persistent or severe itching oftenRead more

Body condition: Calving changes and mating impact

A lot of cows were in great condition pre-calving this year, what we'd consider body condition score (BCS) 5. A loss of one BCS – down to BSC 4 – is expected in the first 7-8 weeks after calving,Read more

Metrichecking is an investment worth making

Cows with even mild infections in their uterus at mating cost you money (and time), with more non-cyclers, poorer conception rates, higher empty rates, and fewer days in milk overall. These 'dirty'Read more

Disbudding with a dose of compassion 

Disbudding involves carefully and safely burning out the horn buds of calves. Removing the buds means they won’t grow sharp horns as an adult, helping prevent nasty injuries to herdmates andRead more

The big deal with pet obesity

One of the most common issues associated with obesity in pets is joint problems. The extra weight puts unnecessary stress on their joints. This can lead to the progression of joint degeneration andRead more

Spring survival kit

Preparation is key! Ensure you have all all the things you need this spring ready in a handy place for when the calves start coming. Read more

Reducing calf scours

Every year, outbreaks of scours occur in calf pens – sometimes on farms with a history of issues, and other times on farms that have never experienced problems before. Fortunately, there are a fewRead more

Calf shed prep

With spring calving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess the quality and readiness of your calf sheds. A well-designed shed not only promotes healthy growth, but also reduces theRead more
 

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