Anexa News & Vet Advice
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Preparing cull cows for transport
Dec 15, 2023 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare
As farmers, vets, stock agents and processors we all want to ensure that the animals we care for are well looked after...
Ron Gibson – Obituary
Dec 14, 2023 | Community, News
Ronald George Gibson, known to most as Ron, was one of life’s true gentlemen. He was born on October 11, 1943, in New...
New ‘Pacifica’ leptospirosis strain – Protecting your family & farm
Dec 12, 2023 | Biosecurity, Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare
Leptospirosis (lepto) is a disease caused by bacteria that can be spread from animals to humans, otherwise known as a...
Accurate scanning and post-scanning review for the win
Dec 8, 2023 | Dairy, Dairy Farm Reproduction
Pregnancy testing is a big event in your farming calendar. By choosing to get as much information as possible, about...
The Hidden costs of Facial Eczema – Can you afford to take the risk?
Dec 5, 2023 | Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare, Facial eczema, Minerals
Cows visibly suffering from Facial Eczema (FE) are just the tip of the iceberg in your herd. If you have even one cow...
Be aware of these holiday hiccups
Dec 2, 2023 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and, for those of us with pets, there are a few extra considerations to take...
Claws and Consequences: Squirt’s Fight with the Abscess
Nov 8, 2023 | Cats, Pet Health
Squirt is a friendly, curious cat who is known throughout the area for his charming personality. However, he had a...
Cognosco provides mastitis and milk management workshop to chinese veterinarians
Nov 8, 2023 | Cognosco, Community, Working at Anexa
Scott McDougall and the team at Cognosco provided mastitis management and control training to a group of 19 farm...
Update from the Board, November 2023
Anexa's Board of Directors met on 27th October 2023 and welcomed newly elected board members Malcom Edward and Paul...
Mitzie’s Qu-ear Trouble
Nov 3, 2023 | Cats, Pet Health
Meet Mitzie, an eight-month-old kitten. Mitzie is a frequent flier at Anexa Te Kauwhata and has been from a young age,...
More BVD on farm this season
Nov 1, 2023 | Biosecurity, Dairy
We have had more BVD issues identified in the bulk tank samples this year than we have for a few years. When things...
Leptospirosis in New Zealand: Risks, Updates, and New Vaccines
Nov 1, 2023 | Biosecurity, Dairy, Dairy Animal Health & Welfare
Leptospirosis (lepto) is a serious disease of people and animals – it can make us really sick! The word lepto is so...