Animal Health NZ
Share and Connect for Better Animal Health.Here on Animal Health we have a series of podcasts specifically for New Zealand farmers and vets discussing diseases, symptoms, costs to the farm and treatments from some of New Zealand's leading veterinary experts. Keep on checking in to see what's NEW to improve productivity and profitability.
Episodes
19 episodes
Long-acting Cu & dairy heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Mention bones, and most people think ‘calcium’. But guess what? Copper is essential for bone strength. Without enough, your dairy heifers can end up looking stronger than they actually are. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-ac...
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Long-acting Cu & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
When it comes to turning average grass into premium red meat, few animals do a better job than NZ beef cows. But grazing harder country can mean missing out on essential nutrients. Copper is a prime example, says veterinarian Dr Peter...
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Long-acting Se & pre-tup ewes - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Today’s ewes are more productive and efficient lamb-machines than their predecessors could have ever hoped to be. Yet even so, as veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford reveals, selenium deficiency can still put the brakes on their potential. A long...
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Long-acting Se & ewe lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Ewe lambs are the future of your flock. Convenient, long-acting Se is one way to help them grow into healthy, fertile ewes, especially if you’re drenching less to manage parasite resistance. Veterinarian Peter Pulford unpacks the benefits. ...
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Long-acting Se & replacement heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
By the time they have their first calf, you’ve already invested thousands in your heifers. The only way to get a return on that investment is through good growth, reproduction and longevity. Long-acting Se can make all the difference. Veter...
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Long-acting Se & dry cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Dry-off is a well-earned break for both you and your cows. But it’s also a time when they may not get as much selenium as they and their unborn calf need towards the end of pregnancy. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-lasting ...
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Long-acting Se & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Beef cows don’t spend much time in the yards and when they do, it’s usually all about their calves. If you want more calves next spring – but not more yard work – giving cows long-acting Se at marking time could be worth a shot. Veterinaria...
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Injectable B12 & lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Vitamin B12 is essential for lambs to grow, but did you know they can’t physically create it in their own bodies in their first few months of life? A fast-acting injection can keep them thriving from birth to weaning. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulf...
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Injectable B12 & cobalt deficiency - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Neither grass, nor grazing animals, need cobalt in its pure form to survive. But animals absolutely need something only cobalt (or a supplement) can give them – Vitamin B12. Are your sheep and cattle getting enough? The answe...
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Selenium Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Selovin™ LA
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Copper Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by CopperMax™
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10:26
Zinc Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Face-Guard™
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Iodine Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Flexidine™
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10:40
Cobalt and B12 Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™.
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Risk Factors for Subclinical Hypocalcaemia in New Zealand - Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD
Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD, discussing the risk factors for subclinical hypocalcaemia, and associations between subclinical hypocalcaemia and reproductive performance, in pasture-based dairy herds in New Zealand. Proudly sponsor...
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Calcium Boluses for New Zealand Dairy Cows - Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons),
Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons), discussing the effect of treatment with oral Calcium boluses following calving on concentrations of Calcium in serum in pasture-based dairy cows. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolu...
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Calpro Bolus Technical Summary - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR
Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Calpro Bolus Technical Summary. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.
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