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Wormer resistance in sheep

Wormer resistance in sheep

In recent years worm resistance has become a big problem in our area. Some farms have resistance to one or two of the 3 wormer groups and others to all three wormer groups. The first signs of resistance usually noticed by farmers are poor weight gain, ill-thrift and...

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Colostrum Large Animal

Colostrum Large Animal

Easy as 1, 2, 3! If you've ever raised a calf, you've probably heard the 1-2-3 rule of colostrum management: feed from the 1st milk, within the first 2 hours of life, and at least 3 litres. Why is this important? Colostrum provides not only nutrition, but also...

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Puppy with blood in poo

Puppy with blood in poo

The next several minutes are nerve wrecking as we wait for the test to run. With a bit of luck, the result is negative, and with a few more questions we identify another likely cause of the bloody poo. Common culprits include: * Change in diet – Puppies (and kittens)...

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Parvo Virus

Parvo Virus

Puppy with blood in poo. It's one of the most common consults we see as small animal veterinarians. There are a lot of things that can cause it, so we ask owners a number of questions to try and narrow down the most likely explanation. At the top of our list of...

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