Spring is in full swing on Marlborough sheep and beef farms and, with the extra rains of late, a greater incidence of flystrike is already occurring.
The Vet Centre carries the largest range of flystrike treatment and preventative products for jetting, shower and spray- on treatments.
The spring flush brings greater parasite levels for young lambs.
It’s important to get rid of the parasites effectively to maintain good production and growth during this critical time.
Beef cattle are getting ready for the bulls so ensuring good mineral levels along with BVD vaccinations are up to date is on the agenda for many of Marlborough’s farmers.
The Vet Centre wishes the best of luck to the contestants at this year’s Westpac Bayleys Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year competition.
It is proud to be supporting such a prestigious event.
Support Trust’s AGM held recently, that Chris Bird was appointed as a replacement trustee for the late Brian Powell. Marlborough Federated Farmers nominated Chris Bird. The trust’s co-ordinator for the Top of the South programme was now Liz Blakemore, the partner of a dairy farmer based at Lake Brunner. ‘‘Liz’s major objective is to have a support reference person in place within an hour of a person in need. At present the service can be reached through the Trust’s 0800 number, that is 0800 787 254 or 0800 RURAL HELP,’’ said Blair. The trust had entered into a contract with the Ministry of Primary Industry to support access to organisations or medical services or counsellors that would assist where undue stress or mental wellness issues occurred.MIE Determination Meat Industry Excellence chairman Dave McGaveston, of Tapawera, has vowed never to give up on the organisation’s vision for a profitable future for the meat industry and associated farming. A fiery sunset in the Waihopai Valley, Marlborough, indicates fine weather but rain is becoming increasingly needed by farmers.He was critical of ‘‘the total lack of leadership or constructive direction’’ from Beef and Lamb and Federated Farmers NZ and most political parties, except for NZ First ‘‘The sad thing is that again, patch protection, corruption and farmer apathy has delivered the meat industry and farmers to where we are today,’’ he said.
Tony Smith, The Vet Centre’s large animal merchandising manager, has a large range of flystrike treatment and preventative products.