Farmhealth Services

22/06/2024

"I never get angry when I'm playing rugby because I'm having too much fun" William 14 years old

He might never score a try, he might miss tackles and fumble passes...

She might dribble the balll all the way down the field the wrong way and kick it in her own goal. She might stare into space and totally miss a cue.

Sometimes they might show outstanding courage, brilliance or sheer luck.

No matter what. I am your biggest fan, my child. First place, last place or anywhere in between, you always win I my eyes.

You are doing your best, taking part, learning and ever improving and please, please, please keep having fun.

02/06/2024

Growing crops for my chickens

30/05/2024

View from the office today. First day of deer pregnancy testing for the season. Hope the rest of the herds go as well as this one started.

27/05/2024

Overcoming resistance. Making it easier for yourself. It doesn't have to be hard to be good for you!. What are your resistances or sticking points that make it hard to do that thing you know you should do? How can you remove these barriers or make them less sticky? Make it as easy for yourself as possible. Life is about being your best with a smile! The more we enjoy the process, the more we will do it and love the results.

Running in the morning is dark, cold, damp and really hard to get out the door. Possible ways to reduce the resistance: A fleecy pink tracksuit, head-torch, gloves, good podcast and hyperactive dog. Also reminding myself how good it will feel afterwards and knowing I've started the day well.

10/05/2024

Sarah, Kylie and the team at Manawatu RDA have shown such amazing care and dedication in the daily treatment of Ngaba's eye for the past SEVEN WEEKS. Giving him antibiotic and steroid treatments onto the eye multiple times a day. We are finally seeing what could have been a nasty ulcer leading to loss of the eye now healing and looking more comfortable. What's more, these ladies are so kind and patient that Ngaba has actually got more compliant with the treatments over time.

The dedication, care, ongoing daily medications, nighttime checks and treatments that you, the owners and caregivers, put in to your animals often amazes me. It is this commitment and effort that makes all the difference to their recovery.

02/05/2024

I was talking to a friend recently about how the seasons are different every year. The animals, insects and plants detect differences in the seasons too and sometimes weather patterns can trick them into performing seasonal activities out of their normal timing.

Our older laying hens seem to have gone through their autumn moult early this year and are starting to pick up laying again and we are still more than a month shy of the shortest day. Here is a basic summary article about moulting. If you would like more details about how and why chickens (or other animals) moult and how to care for them you can follow the links at the bottom of the article or request me to write a more detailed article.

My hens have stopped laying and there are feathers everywhere. Is there something wrong? If you have horses, or long-haried pets, you will be all too familiar with ‘moulting’ (molting). That dreaded spring event that gets everything covered with hair but results in a gleaming new summer coat und...

30/04/2024

https://www.farmhealthservices.co.nz/articles/3-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-lifestyle-block

So you want to move to the country and live the rural lifestyle. Here a few things to think about when deciding where and what type of property to buy. This article does not include residential or financial considerations. If you would like to chat about any of these things in more detail get in t

14/04/2024

One of the biggest honors I have as a vet is to be able to help animals pass peacefully at home with their family.

Thankyou for letting me share this special time of grief and love and remembering and to be there when your beloved pet passes on.

08/04/2024

The special offer price on the mentoring/coaching for lifestyle block owners or prospective owners is $75+gst/hour (+ travel) if you book during April or May. You only pay for the time I spend with you. No reporting fees. Minimum time 1 hour (no maximum 😀). No obligation to sign up for further visits.

I love hearing people's ideas and vision and helping them achieve these. Why not have an initial chat and see what we might be able to do to support you.