Anexa News & Vet Advice
Browse Anexa Vets’ articles below from our monthly newsletters or sort articles by topic by clicking on heading below.
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...
Halloween Pet Safety: How to Keep Your Pets Safe
Oct 24, 2023 | Behaviour, Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Preventative care
Halloween is a time of spookiness and fun for humans, but it can bring unexpected dangers for our pets. To keep them...
Are bones good for dogs?
Oct 20, 2023 | Cats, Dogs, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Pet Health
You've probably heard the idea that bones are good for dogs, but actually, it's a bit of a myth. In reality, bones can...
Nose and soft palate surgery for Pugs, French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs
Oct 20, 2023 | Dogs, Health and Wellness, Pet Health
Approximately 50% of Pugs, French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs are affected by brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS)....