Vet Services
Sheep Services
Real Relationships. Real Results. Trusted Care for Sustainable Flock Health.
At Aorangi Vets, we partner with sheep farmers across South Canterbury to build healthier, more productive flocks. Our focus is on sustainable, progressive farming backed by reliable service, practical advice, and genuine relationships.
Animal Health Plans
Our Animal Health Plan programme ensures your flock’s needs are anticipated and met throughout the year. An annual on farm review with your vet keeps your plan current and tailored to your property, giving you better results and lasting value through proactive management.
Parasite Management
Effective parasite control is essential for flock health and performance. Our experienced veterinary team works with you to understand your farm’s parasite status and design a sustainable management plan that supports long-term productivity.
Common tests and services include:
- Determining whether to drench (parasite burden assessment)
- Investigating poor performance or scouring
- Drench Check – before and after FEC, sometimes with Larval Cultures
- Faecal Egg Count Reduction Tests (FECRT) – assessing overall parasite resistance
Why Choose Aorangi Vets
- Value-focused advice: We help you get the most from your flock while keeping costs efficient.
- Reliable service: Key seasonal visits and ongoing communication ensure your flock stays healthy and productive.
- Broad species care expertise: Advice covers flock health, parasite management, and whole-farm efficiency.
- Practical, farm-specific guidance: Recommendations are tailored to your property and long-term goals.
Further Services
Animal Health Plans
We create a 12-month plan tailored to your herd or flock, designed to meet your goals and keep your animals healthy. These plans are particularly useful for farms managing multiple species, helping coordinate care across the system. An annual review lets you reflect on the past year and set the right steps for the year ahead, while your laminated wall planner and timely email reminders help keep your animal health program on track.
Body Condition Score Training
Body condition scoring is one of the most valuable tools for monitoring flock performance and overall production. Understanding the condition of your sheep helps you make informed decisions about feeding, health interventions, and breeding management. Our vets can train you and your staff to assess body condition accurately and consistently, providing the confidence and skills needed to optimise flock health, improve productivity, and support animal welfare across your farm.
Sheep AI and Embryo Transfer
With decades of combined experience, our team delivers complete sheep AI and multiple ovulation embryo transfer programs, using a collaborative, on-farm approach to ensure operations run smoothly. We provide a competitive, high-quality service designed to maximise flock performance and productivity.
Pregnancy scanning
We use modern ultrasound equipment and maintain rigorous training standards to deliver an efficient and accurate pregnancy scanning service. Accurate scanning helps you plan feed allocation, manage lambing dates, and identify dry ewes early, supporting better decision-making across the season. Our focus is on providing reliable information that helps you optimise flock performance and productivity.