January 2019 Fly Update in the Maniototo When did you We took the chance to catch up with Sam Pringle who runs the last look in your conveyor contract business Central Otago Sheep Handling. Sam reports that strike is now being observed on many farms. As a result the products now being applied are those that can kill existing strike dog’s mouth? and provide long term prevention such as Cyrex and Cyrazin KO. All Sam Pringle Working dogs are less prone to dental - Central the talk this year has been of an eventual wet and warm combination disease than small white fl uffi es, Otago Sheep that would create the perfect storm for a very strong fl y challenge. Handling Sam says his farm visits confi rm the challenge is earlier and stronger however may have some of the following than in recent seasons. problems: Ewes News In addition to shoulder  Fractured teeth and crutch strike  Tooth root abscesses Pressure on Feet Sam advises “feet  Dead teeth Welcome to New Vets issues are providing  Oral cancers further opportunity for Soundness strike to occur”. Sam These conditions frequently go un- suggests farmers keep noticed but can cause chronic pain, With the recent wet weather we have a close eye even on poor body condition and prevent your already had many enquiries about treated stock, as whilst dog from working to its full potential. limping sheep. Before you launch into what worked last year Tooth wear is another common tipping ewes or deciding on a course is often a good place of action, a pre-inspection of 50 - 100 condition in working dogs. Worn teeth to start the prevention animals to grade feet will help determine are usually darker in colour and may conversation, it may the stages of the infection cycle. If you be worn down to the gum line. If this Contractor feedback is that the fl y challenge is very not work as effectively ring to discuss foot rot an important or for as long this year. occurs gradually, the tooth responds strong this summer. Aroha Te Hiko (Oamaru) Daley Watson-Krawitz (Waimate) question to ask is what proportion of by laying down a protective layer at the flock is infected and what stage the top of the tooth to harden the area. I spent my early days on a semi rural I have just recently graduated from they are at. We do have several success Dog Trial and A&P Show Dates These teeth are normally left alone but property near Rotorua, where there Massey and moved down to start stories of clients putting in the effort It’s that time of year where hard working committees around are district are are at an increased risk of infection so were a few lamb chops and venison work in Waimate. I’m looking forward AT THE RIGHT TIME, using A PLAN and again holding the rural events that bring our rural communities together. need to be monitored closely for any back straps roaming the paddocks. to meeting a lot of the sheep, beef an effective treatment system and as a The A&P shows and Dog trials are important dates on many of our clients Though they were minimal input and deer clients in the region and calendars. We look forward to again supporting these events and with a bit sign of infl ammation around the tooth result have got rid of footrot. of luck catching up in person for a bit of a yarn. or tooth sensitivity. stock, this is where my interest for working with them to help them sheep and deer work stemmed. reach their goals. I come from a Dog Trial Dates Luckily these beasts also taught sheep and beef farming background February 10th & 11th TOKARAHI CC In this Issue me how to stay calm while handling in northern Hawkes Bay so it will be  Pressure on Feet Soundness February 22nd & 23rd STRATH TAIERI CC them even if they are trying to box really interesting to see how it is all  Welcome to New Vets February 24th & 25th WAITAKI CDC with you. I am also quite fond of the done down here. Some of the things  Protecting Your Next Year Lamb March 3rd & 4th OMARAMA CDC genetics side of the industry and will I look forward to in the coming Crop March 5th & 6th PATEAROA CC be keen to get involved with embryo years is getting stuck into some  Bridget Moves to Ranfurly March 11th & 12th ST BATHANS CC transfers. I am excited to discover velvetting and helping farmers reach  Sheep Performance Vaccines – Don’t miss out!! March 16th & 17th PALMERSTON CC some new areas for hunting or diving production targets. Outside of work I  List of Upcoming Dog Trials and March 26th & 27th KYEBURN DTC An example of a fractured tooth that in Otago and the greater South (the play rugby, squash and try to get up A&P Show Dates March 31st and April 1st OMAKAU- EARNSCLEUGH CC went un-noticed in a Huntaway. This better) Island. But in winter you will to the slopes when I can. Waimate  When did you last look in your April 2nd & 3rd MACRAES FLAT CC dog presented for lameness and the fi nd me on the slopes. I look forward seems like a beautiful area and it will dog’s mouth? April 4th & 5th WAIHEMO CC dental disease was picked up during to meeting the wonderful farmers be great exploring what the region  Fly Update in the Maniototo April 12th & 13th WAIMATE DTC examination. from around the district. has to offer. April 26th & 27th OAMARU CDC April 29th & 30th CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ OMAKAU- EARNSCLEUGH CC Veterinary Centre Oamaru Ph 03-434 5666 A&P Shows Veterinary Centre Waimate Ph 03-689 7213 Central Otago/Omakau Friday 16 Feb 2019 Veterinary Centre Palmerston Ph 03-465 1291 Maniototo/Ranfurly Wednesday 20 Feb 2019 Veterinary Centre Glenavy Ph 03-689 8118 North Otago/Oamaru Friday 22nd/Saturday 23rd 2019 Veterinary Centre – Veterinary Centre Kurow Ph 03-436 0567 Waihemo/Palmerston Sat 2nd/Sunday 3rd Feb 2019 By the Big Blue Cross Veterinary Centre Omarama Ph 03-438 9868 Strath Taieri Saturday 2nd March Veterinary Centre Ranfurly Ph 03-444 1020 Protecting Your Next Year Lamb Crop What comes with a Green Summer? The majority of our clients now use Show events or read about sustainable Toxovax and Campyvax4 vaccine in 2 Tooth/Hogget Pre-mating worm control message. I thought for How do I Get a Reduction Test fi rst year breeding ewes to prevent Animal Health Programme each seasonal period I would break done? Easy. abortions. With the current schedule down some of the key messages.  Tell us when you’ve got lambs in being at its strongest in recent memory (example for early April mating) Lambs post weaning: the yards for weaning.  Use an effective combination drench. farmers will be glad they did. th th th  Set aside 80-100 that don’t get Jan 5th Feb 5 March 5 April 5 A triple combination or novel is best. Toxovax is a single shot for life vaccine. drenched. • Order Toxovax • First Campyvax 4 • Second • Put the ram out  Stick to a 28-30 day drench interval. Campyvax4 requires 2 shots with  Get 10 faecal samples for an egg shot (Sensitiser - Campyvax4 shot  If you really think there has not been count to ensure enough worms the minimum recommendation being 1ml subcut) (Booster – 1ml any signifi cant worm challenge then are present. sensitiser and booster shots to fi rst subcut) monitor with faecal egg count to • Toxovax Shot 2ml  Then we do the fi rst visit when year breeding ewes. Longer term (intramuscular) • Flexidine 1.5mls ensure your assumption is correct. Practicing refugia is a key strategy in you are ready. (The first visit protection occurs if a single Campyvax (intramuscular) slowing drench resistance. takes about an hour). booster is given in the 2nd year. If you Pre-tup drenching of ewes • Oral drench  A week later we return to collect gave hoggets a 2 shot course then as 2 Matrix Hi Min Worm control:  Use the most effective drench the 2nd dung samples to see tooths they will only require a campyvax (includes Selenium) With the extended, wetter than normal  Utilise some refugia - that is leave booster. Farms with high challenge have summer worm control is very important. some undrenched. Tag/mark them to if any worms remain after the seen benefi ts to boosting all mixed Missing a drench or extending intervals monitor. drench treatments. aged ewes annually. Bridget Moves to Ranfurly could lead to rapid build-up and That’s not too complicated? It is a  We analyse the results and send ORDERING We are pleased to announce Bridget Roulston (BVSc) has taken up the position contamination of pastures. worthwhile exercise to review your a comprehensive report of the Animal Health habits and rationale with As soon as practical complete and of resident veterinarian at our Ranfurly Veterinary Centre. Bridget has developed drench resistance status of your Wormwise – Seasonal Update us… farm. email the order form sent last month to an impressive array of knowledge in sheep and beef animal health in her time Many of you have attended our Road your Territory Manager or fax through at Veterinary Centre, gaining signifi cant experience in footrot prevention and to Veterinary Centre Oamaru using the treatment, sustainable drenching, and mineral supplementation. She also contact details provided. If technology completed much of the work in the Veterinary Centre’s ram longevity study and is not your thing or if you have some presented the fi ndings at Pre-Mating Productivity - Trace Minerals questions just ring up or come into your the NZ Veterinary local Blue Cross Veterinary Centre and Association Conference in fi ll out your order form there. 2017. Bridget herself says Also remember the tight time line for she is excited that she is Flexidine is Back! Justifying Iodine After last years product shortage Toxovax and the short shelf life. See the getting an opportunity to following example of a timeline for how work in such a prolifi c part we are pleased to report that early you need to place your toxo order. of New Zealand’s sheep Flexidine supply is back to normal Supplementation pre mating and beef landscape. “If with good stocks now available. After It only takes saving an extra 6 lambs saved through iodine supplementation. everyone is as friendly as the fi ddling about last year with per thousand ewes to justify iodine One North Island trial with long acting the people I have met so half doses and other supplements supplementation, however it is still iodine in Romney ewes yielded 14% far then it is going to be a farmers will be pleased to return to debated as to when and how much is more lambs surviving in the treated fantastic place to work and the best aspect of this long acting required. Here’s a collection of facts group compared with controls, other live”. product – its simplicity! A single 1.5 that I use to make my decision about recent North Island trials have not ml injection at least 4 weeks prior iodine requirements. Parts of Otago and shown a difference. to mating will provide 8 months Canterbury have produced goitres in Selenium iodine supplementation from mating stock, that is, full blown Iodine defi ciency. South Island soils are defi cient in GetAndrovax more lambs from less ewes with  Immediate productivity increase get a 10% lift in lamb numbers (if say through to weaning and beyond. Job We know native pastures are much Selenium. Whether it’s a long or short the same feed. With a 4:1 return on allows you to tailor management plans normally weaning 1300 lambs), Androvax done. lower in iodine than improved pasture acting form, breeding stock (ewes investment Androvax has been shown each year would result in an extra $12,000 in lamb mixes, and brassica feeding over the and cows) need selenium on board at to boost fl ock performance by 5 - 20%.  Overcome the lower twinning revenue*. This equates to a ~4:1 return winter deprives pregnant ewes of iodine mating. A dose pre-tup (sheep) or in For farmers who want to take advantage percentages associated with early on the investment in the vaccine. at a critical stage of foetal development. the winter (cattle) is standard practice. of the current market conditions quickly lambing *@ 32kgs x $3.00/kg Lwt = $124,800. Some modern clovers prevent iodine Monitoring actual animals levels with Androvax is a strategic tool to increase  A pre mixed formulation for on farm Give 2 shots of Androvax and get a absorption in the animal. In wetter blood tests at critical times helps make lambing numbers for the immediate convenience. conservative 10% lift in lamb numbers ~ years when there is more leaching of decisions around season without changing genetics. Ideal Two shots are required exactly 8 and 130 extra lambs x 32kg x $3.00 = $12,480. minerals, and/or less dirt consumption supplementation. if you consistently scan less than 150%. 4 weeks before mating starts. The Cost of the 2 shots of vaccine ~ $3.40 BENEFITS INCLUDE: following year only a booster is required iodine intake is reduced. Foetuses with  Increased lambing by 5-20% 4 weeks pre-mating. Feed planning at the sub-clinical iodine defi ciency have lower birth weights and poorer lamb survival  Similar number of lambs born to fewer other end is still important. Selenium Defi cient breeding ewes. RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR (in merinos and crossbreds). The 100 soil areas in the  Ideal as a recovery strategy to rebuild ANDROVAX: club research from fi ne wool fl ocks in South Island stock numbers quickly For 1000 ewes that could conservatively the 1990’s demonstrated lambs could be Protecting Your Next Year Lamb Crop What comes with a Green Summer? The majority of our clients now use Show events or read about sustainable Toxovax and Campyvax4 vaccine in 2 Tooth/Hogget Pre-mating worm control message. I thought for How do I Get a Reduction Test fi rst year breeding ewes to prevent Animal Health Programme each seasonal period I would break done? Easy. abortions. With the current schedule down some of the key messages.  Tell us when you’ve got lambs in being at its strongest in recent memory (example for early April mating) Lambs post weaning: the yards for weaning.  Use an effective combination drench. farmers will be glad they did. th th th  Set aside 80-100 that don’t get Jan 5th Feb 5 March 5 April 5 A triple combination or novel is best. Toxovax is a single shot for life vaccine. drenched. • Order Toxovax • First Campyvax 4 • Second • Put the ram out  Stick to a 28-30 day drench interval. Campyvax4 requires 2 shots with  Get 10 faecal samples for an egg shot (Sensitiser - Campyvax4 shot  If you really think there has not been count to ensure enough worms the minimum recommendation being 1ml subcut) (Booster – 1ml any signifi cant worm challenge then are present. sensitiser and booster shots to fi rst subcut) monitor with faecal egg count to • Toxovax Shot 2ml  Then we do the fi rst visit when year breeding ewes. Longer term (intramuscular) • Flexidine 1.5mls ensure your assumption is correct. Practicing refugia is a key strategy in you are ready. (The first visit protection occurs if a single Campyvax (intramuscular) slowing drench resistance. takes about an hour). booster is given in the 2nd year. If you Pre-tup drenching of ewes • Oral drench  A week later we return to collect gave hoggets a 2 shot course then as 2 Matrix Hi Min Worm control:  Use the most effective drench the 2nd dung samples to see tooths they will only require a campyvax (includes Selenium) With the extended, wetter than normal  Utilise some refugia - that is leave booster. Farms with high challenge have summer worm control is very important. some undrenched. Tag/mark them to if any worms remain after the seen benefi ts to boosting all mixed Missing a drench or extending intervals monitor. drench treatments. aged ewes annually. Bridget Moves to Ranfurly could lead to rapid build-up and That’s not too complicated? It is a  We analyse the results and send ORDERING We are pleased to announce Bridget Roulston (BVSc) has taken up the position contamination of pastures. worthwhile exercise to review your a comprehensive report of the Animal Health habits and rationale with As soon as practical complete and of resident veterinarian at our Ranfurly Veterinary Centre. Bridget has developed drench resistance status of your Wormwise – Seasonal Update us… farm. email the order form sent last month to an impressive array of knowledge in sheep and beef animal health in her time Many of you have attended our Road your Territory Manager or fax through at Veterinary Centre, gaining signifi cant experience in footrot prevention and to Veterinary Centre Oamaru using the treatment, sustainable drenching, and mineral supplementation. She also contact details provided. If technology completed much of the work in the Veterinary Centre’s ram longevity study and is not your thing or if you have some presented the fi ndings at Pre-Mating Productivity - Trace Minerals questions just ring up or come into your the NZ Veterinary local Blue Cross Veterinary Centre and Association Conference in fi ll out your order form there. 2017. Bridget herself says Also remember the tight time line for she is excited that she is Flexidine is Back! Justifying Iodine After last years product shortage Toxovax and the short shelf life. See the getting an opportunity to following example of a timeline for how work in such a prolifi c part we are pleased to report that early you need to place your toxo order. of New Zealand’s sheep Flexidine supply is back to normal Supplementation pre mating and beef landscape. “If with good stocks now available. After It only takes saving an extra 6 lambs saved through iodine supplementation. everyone is as friendly as the fi ddling about last year with per thousand ewes to justify iodine One North Island trial with long acting the people I have met so half doses and other supplements supplementation, however it is still iodine in Romney ewes yielded 14% far then it is going to be a farmers will be pleased to return to debated as to when and how much is more lambs surviving in the treated fantastic place to work and the best aspect of this long acting required. Here’s a collection of facts group compared with controls, other live”. product – its simplicity! A single 1.5 that I use to make my decision about recent North Island trials have not ml injection at least 4 weeks prior iodine requirements. Parts of Otago and shown a difference. to mating will provide 8 months Canterbury have produced goitres in Selenium iodine supplementation from mating stock, that is, full blown Iodine defi ciency. South Island soils are defi cient in GetAndrovax more lambs from less ewes with  Immediate productivity increase get a 10% lift in lamb numbers (if say through to weaning and beyond. Job We know native pastures are much Selenium. Whether it’s a long or short the same feed. With a 4:1 return on allows you to tailor management plans normally weaning 1300 lambs), Androvax done. lower in iodine than improved pasture acting form, breeding stock (ewes investment Androvax has been shown each year would result in an extra $12,000 in lamb mixes, and brassica feeding over the and cows) need selenium on board at to boost fl ock performance by 5 - 20%.  Overcome the lower twinning revenue*. This equates to a ~4:1 return winter deprives pregnant ewes of iodine mating. A dose pre-tup (sheep) or in For farmers who want to take advantage percentages associated with early on the investment in the vaccine. at a critical stage of foetal development. the winter (cattle) is standard practice. of the current market conditions quickly lambing *@ 32kgs x $3.00/kg Lwt = $124,800. Some modern clovers prevent iodine Monitoring actual animals levels with Androvax is a strategic tool to increase  A pre mixed formulation for on farm Give 2 shots of Androvax and get a absorption in the animal. In wetter blood tests at critical times helps make lambing numbers for the immediate convenience. conservative 10% lift in lamb numbers ~ years when there is more leaching of decisions around season without changing genetics. Ideal Two shots are required exactly 8 and 130 extra lambs x 32kg x $3.00 = $12,480. minerals, and/or less dirt consumption supplementation. if you consistently scan less than 150%. 4 weeks before mating starts. The Cost of the 2 shots of vaccine ~ $3.40 BENEFITS INCLUDE: following year only a booster is required iodine intake is reduced. Foetuses with  Increased lambing by 5-20% 4 weeks pre-mating. Feed planning at the sub-clinical iodine defi ciency have lower birth weights and poorer lamb survival  Similar number of lambs born to fewer other end is still important. Selenium Defi cient breeding ewes. RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR (in merinos and crossbreds). The 100 soil areas in the  Ideal as a recovery strategy to rebuild ANDROVAX: club research from fi ne wool fl ocks in South Island stock numbers quickly For 1000 ewes that could conservatively the 1990’s demonstrated lambs could be January 2019 Fly Update in the Maniototo When did you We took the chance to catch up with Sam Pringle who runs the last look in your conveyor contract business Central Otago Sheep Handling. Sam reports that strike is now being observed on many farms. As a result the products now being applied are those that can kill existing strike dog’s mouth? and provide long term prevention such as Cyrex and Cyrazin KO. All Sam Pringle Working dogs are less prone to dental - Central the talk this year has been of an eventual wet and warm combination disease than small white fl uffi es, Otago Sheep that would create the perfect storm for a very strong fl y challenge. Handling Sam says his farm visits confi rm the challenge is earlier and stronger however may have some of the following than in recent seasons. problems: Ewes News In addition to shoulder  Fractured teeth and crutch strike  Tooth root abscesses Pressure on Feet Sam advises “feet  Dead teeth Welcome to New Vets issues are providing  Oral cancers further opportunity for Soundness strike to occur”. Sam These conditions frequently go un- suggests farmers keep noticed but can cause chronic pain, With the recent wet weather we have a close eye even on poor body condition and prevent your already had many enquiries about treated stock, as whilst dog from working to its full potential. limping sheep. Before you launch into what worked last year Tooth wear is another common tipping ewes or deciding on a course is often a good place of action, a pre-inspection of 50 - 100 condition in working dogs. Worn teeth to start the prevention animals to grade feet will help determine are usually darker in colour and may conversation, it may the stages of the infection cycle. If you be worn down to the gum line. If this Contractor feedback is that the fl y challenge is very not work as effectively ring to discuss foot rot an important or for as long this year. occurs gradually, the tooth responds strong this summer. Aroha Te Hiko (Oamaru) Daley Watson-Krawitz (Waimate) question to ask is what proportion of by laying down a protective layer at the flock is infected and what stage the top of the tooth to harden the area. I spent my early days on a semi rural I have just recently graduated from they are at. We do have several success Dog Trial and A&P Show Dates These teeth are normally left alone but property near Rotorua, where there Massey and moved down to start stories of clients putting in the effort It’s that time of year where hard working committees around are district are are at an increased risk of infection so were a few lamb chops and venison work in Waimate. I’m looking forward AT THE RIGHT TIME, using A PLAN and again holding the rural events that bring our rural communities together. need to be monitored closely for any back straps roaming the paddocks. to meeting a lot of the sheep, beef an effective treatment system and as a The A&P shows and Dog trials are important dates on many of our clients Though they were minimal input and deer clients in the region and calendars. We look forward to again supporting these events and with a bit sign of infl ammation around the tooth result have got rid of footrot. of luck catching up in person for a bit of a yarn. or tooth sensitivity. stock, this is where my interest for working with them to help them sheep and deer work stemmed. reach their goals. I come from a Dog Trial Dates Luckily these beasts also taught sheep and beef farming background February 10th & 11th TOKARAHI CC In this Issue me how to stay calm while handling in northern Hawkes Bay so it will be  Pressure on Feet Soundness February 22nd & 23rd STRATH TAIERI CC them even if they are trying to box really interesting to see how it is all  Welcome to New Vets February 24th & 25th WAITAKI CDC with you. I am also quite fond of the done down here. Some of the things  Protecting Your Next Year Lamb March 3rd & 4th OMARAMA CDC genetics side of the industry and will I look forward to in the coming Crop March 5th & 6th PATEAROA CC be keen to get involved with embryo years is getting stuck into some  Bridget Moves to Ranfurly March 11th & 12th ST BATHANS CC transfers. I am excited to discover velvetting and helping farmers reach  Sheep Performance Vaccines – Don’t miss out!! March 16th & 17th PALMERSTON CC some new areas for hunting or diving production targets. Outside of work I  List of Upcoming Dog Trials and March 26th & 27th KYEBURN DTC An example of a fractured tooth that in Otago and the greater South (the play rugby, squash and try to get up A&P Show Dates March 31st and April 1st OMAKAU- EARNSCLEUGH CC went un-noticed in a Huntaway. This better) Island. But in winter you will to the slopes when I can. Waimate  When did you last look in your April 2nd & 3rd MACRAES FLAT CC dog presented for lameness and the fi nd me on the slopes. I look forward seems like a beautiful area and it will dog’s mouth? April 4th & 5th WAIHEMO CC dental disease was picked up during to meeting the wonderful farmers be great exploring what the region  Fly Update in the Maniototo April 12th & 13th WAIMATE DTC examination. from around the district. has to offer. April 26th & 27th OAMARU CDC April 29th & 30th CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ OMAKAU- EARNSCLEUGH CC Veterinary Centre Oamaru Ph 03-434 5666 A&P Shows Veterinary Centre Waimate Ph 03-689 7213 Central Otago/Omakau Friday 16 Feb 2019 Veterinary Centre Palmerston Ph 03-465 1291 Maniototo/Ranfurly Wednesday 20 Feb 2019 Veterinary Centre Glenavy Ph 03-689 8118 North Otago/Oamaru Friday 22nd/Saturday 23rd 2019 Veterinary Centre – Veterinary Centre Kurow Ph 03-436 0567 Waihemo/Palmerston Sat 2nd/Sunday 3rd Feb 2019 By the Big Blue Cross Veterinary Centre Omarama Ph 03-438 9868 Strath Taieri Saturday 2nd March Veterinary Centre Ranfurly Ph 03-444 1020