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Pet Dental Month – August
Bad breath is a sign of dental disease, so if your cat or dog’s breath makes you gag this may be a cause for concern. August is Pet Dental Month we are encouraging local pet owners to take an active role in keeping their pets teeth and gums healthy. According to the...
read moreNeil Chesterton Lameness Seminar
Wednesday 29 August 2018 Dr Neil Chesterton presents Understanding Lameness: A risky business Common lameness conditions and their risk factors Dr Neil Chesterton, New Zealand, is an international expert on lameness prevention. Neil’s interesting and informative...
read moreCare of Downer Cows
Dr Phil Poulton from the Tarwin Vet Clinic in Leongatha, Gippsland spoke at a Farmchat day a couple of years ago. Phil has completed a PhD looking at nursing outcomes for Downer Cows. Phil had some key take-home messages to improve outcomes in the nursing of Downer...
read moreDirty Cows – Managing Endometritis in Cattle
OVERVIEW OF ENDOMETRITIS Endometritis is a mild, chronic infection of the uterus. It is very common, affecting up to 40% of post-calving cows. The uterus contains pus and there may be discharge from the vulva. The cows do not seem sick and will still eat, milk and...
read moreSynchronising – Why, Why Not & How
by Dr Charlie Blackwood WHY SYNCHRONISE HEATS? Synchronising cows can have many advantages including: 1. Easier heat detection Simultaneous display of heat by many cows enables easier detection of cows showing subtle or weak signs of oestrous. Heat detection aids such...
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