Nitrate Toxicity
Nitrates build up in the plant when there is a surplus of nitrogen in the soil. This then builds up in the plants and their leaves. Nitrate levels are usually higher at the base of the plant and levels can fluctuate overtime.
Barber’s Pole
Recently we have had warm conditions and showers of rain in the district, and following a feed pinch for many animals after the dry season. As a result we are seeing a number of sheep effected by haeumonchus contortus “barbers pole” including in adult ewes.
Cruciate Ligament Rupture.
Manu presented with a non-weight bearing hind leg and was quickly brought into the clinic for assessment.
Woody Tongue in Cattle
Our vet Sam went out recently and visited a heifer with Woody Tongue. Since it is such a common condition in cattle, we thought we would share some useful facts.
Barley Grass Infections
Uh oh it’s started! We are starting to see Barley Grass infections in our patients! With the weather warming up this is prime time for barley grass to get stuck in our animals.
Heat Stroke in Animals
Some handy tips on how to deal with the heat and heat stroke during the warmer summer months.
Trace Element Testing
There are three main trace element deficiencies common in the Wairarapa. These are copper, selenium and cobalt.
Stenotic Nares Rhinoplasty
Frank came into the clinic last week for Andy our vet to perform a stenotic nares rhinoplasty (making his nostrils larger).
Goat Disbudding
We recently had a couple of (baby goats) join us in the clinic for disbudding. Our vets Molly and Sean (the keen disbudders) gave us some handy tips for your baby goats.
Animal Stress on Guy Fawkes
We recently had a couple of (baby goats) join us in the clinic for disbudding. Our vets Molly and Sean (the keen disbudders) gave us some handy tips for your baby goats.
Keinzley Agvet has proudly sponsored the Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer of the year competition for 25 years
The competition recognises innovation, technology and hard work. Values that all align with ourselves.
So far, Keinzley Agvet has donated over $500,000 to various community sporting events and competitions.