Anexa News & Vet Advice
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June Animal Health Checklist
Sheep Scanning, separate twin bearing ewes to preferentially feed if concerned about feed shortage, or to give them a...
Autumn calving herds are mating now
Mating for your autumn-calving cows can be tricky; a couple of areas to focus on are: Heat detection – is...
Vaccination – a convenient and cost-effective insurance policy
Using vaccines to prevent disease is the best example of the old saying that “prevention is better than cure”....
The Transition period – What it is and why we should care
The transition period is approximately 3 weeks pre-calving (“Springing”) and 2 weeks after. Why does Anexa recommend...
Calf Rearing – Are you ready? Small changes can make a big difference.
Before the season begins, remove and replace bedding and thoroughly disinfect walls, railings and the floor Bedding...
Dogs lacking energy, struggling to keep weight on?
A good working dog is said to be like having an extra person on the farm, that doesn’t need to be paid a wage; so it...
Don’t eat that!!! – Daisy’s brush with death
Daisy is a gorgeous, lively wire-haired Jack Russell terrier who is a much-loved family member. Daisy presented on the...
Prelamb Drenching and vaccinations
Why do we give a prelamb drench? Traditionally ewes are given a drench pre-lambing to help control the “periparturiant...
Podcast: Young cattle – Drenching and parasite control
In this episode of Anexa’s Podcast, In One Ear and Out the Udder, vets Emma Franklin and Travis Scott catch up to...
Podcast: Dairy calves and heifers – trace elements testing and supplementation
Join Anexa Dairy Vets for this relaxed, yet informative, veterinary podcast for dairy farmers and their farm staff....
Podcast: Dairy calves and heifers – why reaching target weight is so important to their future production
Join Anexa Dairy Vets for this relaxed, yet informative, veterinary podcast for dairy farmers and their farm staff....
Teat sealing heifers – 5 tips to get the best bang for buck
Soon, your heifers will be lining up to be teat sealed. This will give them the best start entering the milking herd...