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Beef Cattle

Pregnancy Testing

Pregnancy testing is one of the routine procedures our vet practice offers to Beef farms.

Pregnancy testing is useful for a range of purposes, such as:

  • Determining whether a cow is in calf
  • Predicting calving date, therefore influencing culling and feeding decisions
  • Assessing herd fertility performance - how many cows are in calf, and when?
  • Diagnosing and solving herd fertility problems.

 

BVD disease

BVD (bovine viral diarrhoea) is a big disease in beef herds. The virus can be spread in many ways but to ensure your future calves are protected it is advisable to vaccinate the cows with BVD by 4 weeks before the planned start of mating.

We offer consultation services and testing programs for the control of BVD, along with the BVD vaccine.

Trace element testing

We offer both blood testing and liver biopsy testing for trace elements status and advice on products and the timing of supplementation.

Cattle drenching

Not only do we stock a wide and comprehensive range of trusted brand anthelmintics, including pour-on, injectable and oral drenching products. But we also have the knowledge, expertise and advice for you to get the most out of your drench products and programs.

Animal health planners

We can put together comprehensive animal health calendars and plans covering all aspects of animal health on farm from drenching, trace element supplementation and pregnancy testing through to disease control and vaccination programs.

Sheep

Ram palpation and Brucella Ovis testing

An important part of mating is ensuring that your rams are fit for the job. We can offer scrotal palpation services and blood testing to Brucella Ovis. We can also vasectomise rams for use as teasers.

Trace element testing

We offer both blood testing and liver biopsy testing for trace element status and advice on products and timing of supplementation.

Pre-mating vaccinations

We have the full range of pre-mating vaccinations against abortion causing diseases.

  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Campylobacter
  • Salmonella and Salmonella Brandenberg

We also have the knowledge to provide you with the expert advice on vaccination protocols and strategies for minimising these diseases and out breaks.

Sheep drenching

Not only do we stock a wide and comprehensive range of trusted brand anthelmintics, including our-on, injectable, capsules and oral drenching products. But we also have the knowledge, expertise and advice for you yo get the most out of your drench products and programs, including faecal egg count monitoring and also faecal egg count reduction testing to look for drench resistance.

Animal health planners

We can put together comprehensive animal health calendars and plans covering all aspects of animal health on farm from drenching and trace element supplementation through to disease control and vaccination programs.

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Selwyn-Rakaia Vets Ltd

Selwyn Rakaia Vets Ltd is a locally owned veterinary business servicing predominantly dairy farms in Canterbury. Our team of staff include veterinarians, rural animal technicians, vet nurses and administration staff.