Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Milk samples – when should you send samples to the lab?
Mar 8, 2023 | Dairy, Milk Quality
Your vet has suggested you should take milk samples from cows with clinical mastitis or high somatic cell counts (i.e....
Claw amputation – a last resort to manage lameness in an infected hoof
The claw of a cow is a complicated structure. Inside the wall and sole (the structures you mainly treat) are the...
Donation made towards cyclone affected areas
Feb 28, 2023 | Board, Community, News
"Like all New Zealanders, we are saddened by the destruction and harm the recent heavy rainfall and cyclone Gabrielle...
Pre-surgery preparation and Frequently Asked Questions
Feb 28, 2023 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health
Your pet has a procedure booked. We understand that you may have some questions or concerns - to help ensure your pet...
Why does my vet recommend pre-anaesthetic testing?
Feb 28, 2023 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Preventative care
If your pet has been booked in for a procedure that involves an anaesthetic, it is likely your vet has recommended...
Cognosco Colleague sadly missed
Feb 7, 2023 | Community, News, Working at Anexa
We are saddened to announce the passing in January 2023 of long-term Cognosco employee Elizabeth Blythe after a short...
Mastitis is bugging farmers this season, but which bugs are to blame?
Feb 7, 2023 | Dairy, Milk Quality
It has definitely been a challenging season for mastitis, and it is easy to blame the weather. Without knowing which...
What can I do to reduce the risk of facial eczema on my farm this season?
Feb 3, 2023 | Dairy, Dry stock, Facial eczema, Sheep
Flooding in January, who would have thought? This season has been a season of the unexpected. Many farmers are asking...
Lame cows in a wet summer – what can you do to improve the situation?
There is no doubt about it, this season continues to keep us on our toes with record rainfall across much of the North...
Demand for large animal technicians grows
Feb 3, 2023 | Community, Dairy, News, Working at Anexa
The demand for Large Animal Technicians with practical animal handling experience and a proactive attitude has grown....
Scanning Update – February 2023
Feb 3, 2023 | Dairy, Dairy Farm Reproduction, News
We are over halfway through scanning our spring-calving herds now, so we can start looking at some trends in the...
Facial Eczema: How do I check that my zinc plan is working?
Feb 2, 2023 | Dairy, Dry stock, Facial eczema, Sheep
Zinc levels can be assessed from a sample population of your herd (or flock) to ascertain whether they are receiving...