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Managing internal parasites in sheep is essential for maintaining flock health, growth, and overall productivity. At Aorangi Vets, we use faecal egg count (FEC) testing to guide smarter worm control on Canterbury farms, helping you treat sheep only when necessary and with the right drench…
Summer Stock Health: Planning Ahead for Peak Performance. As we close out 2025 and head into the New Year, spring proved to be characteristically variable across our region. Some areas experienced prolonged dry spells, while others saw useful rainfall, and Labour Weekend snow again affected…
Cale Toomey on the convenience of Aorangi Vet’s Premium Working Dog Food Pallet Pre-Buy offer… Our working dogs are a big part of the farm team, so I want to be sure they’re getting top quality food. That’s why I feed a premium working dog…
The most efficient growth your lambs will achieve is when they are on Mum prior to weaning. Trace elements that have the potential to limit this efficiency include cobalt (converted to vitamin B12 in the lamb) and selenium. SmartShot B12 Plus Se is a unique…
The first 90 days of a lambs life from birth to weaning are critical. This period sets the stage for growth, survival, and the overall productivity of your flock. Understanding how to manage nutrition, health, and environment can make the difference between average and exceptional…
Real relationships. Real results. At Aorangi Vets, we believe genuine, long-standing relationships are the foundation of everything we do. It’s not just about veterinary care it’s about building transparent, trusted partnerships with our clients and communities that last year after year. Our commitment means: When…
Supporting Farmers Through Regulatory Change The pace of regulatory change in the sheep, beef, and deer sectors has been significant in recent years, and it’s fair to say that the pressure is mounting. From environmental compliance and grazing consents to antimicrobial stewardship and animal welfare…
Working farm dogs are elite endurance athletes. On a typical day, they may cover 10-20 km, often in challenging terrain and weather. Winter places even more demand on them, making high-quality nutrition not just beneficial, but essential. Meeting the High Energy Demands of Winter During…
Lambs aged 5 hours or more that are suffering from exposure have a greater chance of survival if injected with dextrose BEFORE they are warmed up. They have already used up the store of energy they are born with, and warming when energy stores are…
Every livestock farming system requires a unique worm management plan which follows principles and strategies to make it a sustainable one. Aorangi Vets care about the long-term and understand the importance of knowing a system well to enable the right advice. Four seasonal worm management…