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Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Excellent milk quality starts in the Dry Period
Cows are finally dry, but paddocks are still wet! A late dry off again in the 2023/24 season means a shorter dry...
Individual Body Condition Scoring – why it’s still worthwhile in late lactation
We are having a pretty amazing autumn so far, which combined with an impressive maize harvest means there’s likely to...
It’s trace element testing time
Now that autumn has well and truly arrived, it’s time to ensure that your herd has sufficient trace elements on board,...
Preparing cull cows for transport
As farmers, vets, stock agents and processors we all want to ensure that the animals we care for are well looked after...
New ‘Pacifica’ leptospirosis strain – Protecting your family & farm
Leptospirosis (lepto) is a disease caused by bacteria that can be spread from animals to humans, otherwise known as a...
The Hidden costs of Facial Eczema – Can you afford to take the risk?
Cows visibly suffering from Facial Eczema (FE) are just the tip of the iceberg in your herd. If you have even one cow...
Leptospirosis in New Zealand: Risks, Updates, and New Vaccines
Leptospirosis (lepto) is a serious disease of people and animals – it can make us really sick! The word lepto is so...
Weaning – Choose Quality over Quantity to maximise animal health and farm finances
There are choices to be made everywhere right now – how to get the best value for money while protecting the future of...