Anexa News & Vet Advice
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May is the perfect time to review minerals on your farm
May 2, 2022 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Minerals
Autumn is here, and May is the perfect time to take stock of your mineral programme on farm. There are numerous...
Small block owners caring for sheep and goats
Apr 28, 2022 | Lifestyle Farmers, Sheep
If you own a small block and are new to owning sheep or goats, this article explains the basics. For more information ...
Can I feed my cows kiwifruit? Are there risks to consider?
Apr 7, 2022 | Autumn calvers, Cows, Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Dry stock animal health & welfare, Farm systems, Nutrition
Lots of our farmers have started feeding kiwifruit this last week or so because it actually stacks up alright price...
In One Ear & Out The Udder Podcast: Training heifers through the cowshed for teat sealing and beyond
Mar 30, 2022 | Biosecurity, Dairy, Milk Quality, Podcast
Join Anexa Dairy Vets for this relaxed, yet informative, veterinary podcast for dairy farmers and their farm staff....
Abscesses in Cats
Mar 29, 2022 | Cats, Pet Health
My vet has diagnosed my cat with an abscess. What is an abscess? An abscess is a “pocket of pus” located somewhere in...
Diego – the stray kitten that gained an extra life
Mar 29, 2022 | Cats, Pet Health
A story about a stray kitten that lost his leg and gained a second chance at life. This cute little kitty was found...
Chocolate Poisoning – Why the Easter Bunny Shouldn’t Visit Dogs….
Mar 28, 2022 | Dogs, Pet Health
Chocolate is delicious to both humans and dogs, however very toxic to dogs! Chocolate contains two substances called...
So, you’re about to dry off? Here are 5 tips to help make the dry period go smoothly…
Mar 23, 2022 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Milk Quality
It’s better to be prepared, don’t wait until just before you dry off the herd to have your milk quality consult. Your...
Why do I need to test my cattle’s mineral levels?
Mar 23, 2022 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Minerals
Knowledge of the copper and selenium levels in your herd is important for making safe and productive trace element...
How to settle your new kitten into their new home
Mar 21, 2022 | Cats, Pet Health
New kitten? Congratulations! Here are a few tips to ensure your kitten settles in well and has the best start to...
It’s time to book your Milk Quality Consult
Mar 8, 2022 | Dairy, Milk Quality
There are several very good reasons to book your Milk Quality Consult early; this year, with the uncertainty of covid,...
Do you have feed available to achieve target condition at calving?
Mar 4, 2022 | Dairy, Dairy Farm Reproduction, Farm systems
For spring calving herds it’s that time of the season again to decide “where-to-from-here?" How will you achieve the...