Vet Services

Dairy Services

Practical. Professional. Performance-focused.

We partner with dairy farmers who value practical, hands-on advice from vets they can reach. Our focus is not just on production but on whole farm efficiency, smart planning, and superior reproductive guidance that turns data into decisions and delivers results you can see in your herd.

Herd Health and Farm Efficiency

Modern dairy farming is about more than just production numbers. Our advice focuses on whole farm efficiency, herd health management, and animal welfare, helping you optimise your operation while taking sustainability and emissions into account. We work closely with you to identify risks early, plan interventions effectively, and maintain a productive, healthy herd throughout the year.

Reproduction and Nutrition

Success on the farm starts with fertile, well-managed cows. We provide cutting-edge reproductive advice designed to improve in-calf rates, reduce empty cows, and support consistent herd performance. Combined with tailored nutrition guidance, our recommendations help you maximise efficiency across the whole farm, freeing your time to focus on continuous improvement and long-term herd productivity.

Why Choose Aorangi Vets?

Accessible, hands-on support: Your primary vet is always within reach.
Data-driven advice: We turn herd records and monitoring into actionable decisions.
Superior reproductive guidance: Cut empty cows and improve in-calf rates with practical strategies.
Whole-farm efficiency focus: Recommendations consider production, sustainability, and long-term herd performance.
Partnership approach: We work alongside you to build a strong, ongoing relationship you can rely on.

Further Services

Emergency Response

We provide an immediate emergency veterinary response for our dairy clients any time of the day or night. After hours phone calls connect directly to the on call vet for timely advice.

This service is part of our commitment to herd health management and reliable dairy veterinary care.

Seasonal Newsletters

Teat-sealing

Teat sealing helps reduce heifer calving mastitis, saving heifer wastage, time, and money.

We provide an on farm teat sealing service with a well-trained team of veterinarians and technicians.

This service supports herd health management and practical dairy veterinary services to protect your investment.

Calf Disbudding

Our trained veterinarians and veterinary technicians provide calf disbudding, sedating and monitoring calves to reduce stress and support a strong start to life.

Other treatments, such as vaccinations or checking for extra teats, can be done at the same time. This supports herd health management and overall dairy veterinary care.

Milk Quality Management

Your lead veterinarian is highly trained in mastitis prevention and treatment and can help achieve cell count goals.

We provide grade busting and milk quality management visits to address gaps, prevent mastitis, and maintain high milk quality standards, protecting both herd health and milk production efficiency.

Healthy Hoof

As accredited Healthy Hoof Providers, we help set up and maintain the programme, reducing herd lameness and improving cow health and mobility.

For more information, you can also explore the Healthy Hoof Programme on the DairyNZ website.

Reproductive Advisory Service

A compact calving strategy is key to efficient dairy farming.

Work closely with your lead veterinarian to maximise in calf rates, increase milk in the vat, and reduce empty cows, supporting herd productivity and farm performance.

Body Condition Scoring

Body condition scoring ensures your herd’s nutrition is on track.

Our trained team can assess your herd in the paddock or at milking, providing practical advice to improve herd health, farm efficiency, and production and reproduction outcomes.

Spring Herd Support

We provide weekly or biweekly veterinary visits in spring, including herd monitoring, minimising metabolic issues, supporting springer health, preventing mastitis, and ensuring milkers get off to a strong start.

This helps set your herd up for a successful season and smooth mating period while supporting herd health, milk quality, and overall farm efficiency.

Farm Planning & Monitoring

We use the latest systems for planning, measuring, and recording.

Our services include:
- Herd performance software
- Annual health plans
- Reproductive timetables
- Trace element testing
- Ultrasound scanning
- Custom springer mixes to prevent metabolic disease.