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At VetEnt veterinary clinics, your animals are in safe hands. Our vets are not only great with animals, we’re great with people, too.

We’re experts in listening, advising and supporting optimal animal health in both livestock and pets. You’ll find our veterinarians with their sleeves rolled up, working in modern vet clinics alongside rural communities throughout New Zealand. Even though we have clinics nationwide, we are owned by local people who live in your area. We have shareholders both young and old, female and male, veterinarians and non-veterinarians from Otago to Waikato and many places in between. Your local VetEnt veterinary clinic has the support of 75 vets nationwide.

VetEnt stands for "Veterinary Enterprises Group." We are New Zealand’s largest vet company, operating from 21 vet clinics around the clock. The combined knowledge pool and purchasing power of the VetEnt group guarantees you the best expertise and advice and product availability even in times of high demand. Find out more about our 24/7 vet clinic group services from our dairy veterinarians, cattle and sheep team and pet vets or find your nearest veterinary clinic.

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Seasonal Tips - Autumn

DAIRY FARMERS

Review and refine your Mastitis Control Strategy during a Dry Cow Consultation.
Do your animals have the Trace Element levels they need to perform through next season? Check with your vet about the differences between cull cow livers samples at the works vs. liver biopsies on farm. Your vet can help you decide which is best for you and your farm situation.
Animal health plan for calves, heifers and cows over winter – minerals, drenches, vaccinations, body condition scores. Chat to your vet about how to they can assist your animals to stay healthy and happy over winter and in-shape to perform next season.

SHEEP & BEEF FARMERS

Pregnancy Testing Beef cows: Cattle scanning is well underway, book in with us today to get your preferred time slot. Remember cows must have been away from the bull for at least 6 weeks, but if you want the pregnancies aged they must not be older than 14 weeks.
Ewe pre-mating vaccines: Ensure maiden ewes have received their two campylobacter vaccinations and their toxoplasma vaccination, which the latter being no closer than 4 weeks prior to mating. It is reccomended that all ewes receive a booster of campylobacter vaccine annually to ensure the best possible immunity in your flock.
Ewe pre-mating trace elements: Iodine and Selenium are important for optimal reproductive performance in your ewe flock. Ensure ewes get supplemented prior to mating.
Rams: Don't forget the boys! Ram palpations are a MUST, if you haven't had them done already book them in asap to sort out any issues before mating. This is also a good time to ensure any 5-in-1 vaccinations, drenching(if required), ectoparasite control and trace element supplementations are up to date in your ram flock.
Beef cattle trace elements: Do your cattle have the trace element levels they need to perform through next season? Book in your pre-winter liver biopsies today to ensure neither growth nor reproductive performance suffers as a result of an easy fix!

PET OWNERS

PetFirst is our new membership programme for cats and dogs which provides an afforable solution to exceptional care for your family pet. It's a monthly plan and includes vaccinations, unlimited consultations, great discounts on services and products, plus much more. Read more about PetFirst and how to sign up.
Dental health is very important for your pet, and good dental hygiene can help your pet live a longer, happier life. Your VetEnt team offer FREE dental checks, just call the clinic to book.
Are your pets up-to-date with their vaccinations and flea/worm treatments? Making sure your pet's preventative care is on track for the year is a good thing to get sorted now, with the summer rush behind us.
Autumn brings colder weather with it. It's impoartant to make sure your pets have good protection from the weather, and comfortable bedding. If you have a pet over 7 years of age, they will feel the cold more easily and it's a good idea to check they're as comfortable as possible with a check-up at the vet - arthritis is very common, but very manageable with the right treatment.

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Drying Off Procedures / Post Dry-off Mastitis

It is really important to pay attention to the details when drying off cows. If you are unsure if your technique or plan is top notch, please give one of our vets a call and let us talk you through best practice administration and answer any questions - it could save cows lives and dollars! Top TipsThe best time to insert Drycow or Teatseal is directly after the cups come off. That way hopefu ...
Getting value from your 2019 Dry Cow Consult

As the hot weather continues, some farmers are beginning to dry off parts of their herd. This is a good opportunity to reflect on your upcoming 2019 Dry Cow Consult and begin thinking about how you can get the best value from it this season.You should be aware about the recent focus on judicious antibiotic use to slow down the development of antimicrobial resistance, and we all have a part t ...
BVD

With all of the hype recently regarding M.bovis there is even greater appeal for keeping a closed herd where possible. With this in mind, it is just as important to ensure the animals you are keeping for replacements are healthy and disease free. At this time of year it is as relevant as ever to address the ever present issue of BVD infection on farm, and it’s impacts on breeding and rearing ...

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