Animal Health NZ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:44:49 -0400 http://www.animalhealth.org.nz en-us © 2026 Animal Health NZ yes 54ad1e0b-5e8c-5cd7-9dda-d986774c5576 Animal Health NZ episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Animal Health NZ https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dozz6kwvd5gqgmhsa9stxdav7ay9?.jpg Animal Health NZ http://www.animalhealth.org.nz Long-acting Cu & dairy heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Cu & dairy heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Mention bones, and most people think ‘calcium’. But guess what? Copper is essential for bone strength. Without enough, your dairy heifers can end up looking stronger than they actually are. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-acting capsules help prevent deficiency. Proudly sponsored by Coppermax Capsules. 

]]> Mention bones, and most people think ‘calcium’. But guess what? Copper is essential for bone strength. Without enough, your dairy heifers can end up looking stronger than they actually are. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-acting capsules help prevent deficiency. Proudly sponsored by Coppermax Capsules. 

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-14757632 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +1300 297 full false Long-acting Cu & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Cu & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR When it comes to turning average grass into premium red meat, few animals do a better job  than NZ beef cows. But grazing harder country can mean missing out on essential nutrients. Copper is a prime example, says veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford. Proudly sponsored by Coppermax Capsules.

]]> When it comes to turning average grass into premium red meat, few animals do a better job  than NZ beef cows. But grazing harder country can mean missing out on essential nutrients. Copper is a prime example, says veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford. Proudly sponsored by Coppermax Capsules.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-14757605 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +1300 297 full false Long-acting Se & pre-tup ewes - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Se & pre-tup ewes - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Today’s ewes are more productive and efficient lamb-machines than their predecessors could have ever hoped to be. Yet even so, as veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford reveals, selenium deficiency can still put the brakes on their potential. A long-acting supplement might be in order. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Today’s ewes are more productive and efficient lamb-machines than their predecessors could have ever hoped to be. Yet even so, as veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford reveals, selenium deficiency can still put the brakes on their potential. A long-acting supplement might be in order. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10621631 Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +1200 241 full false Long-acting Se & ewe lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Se & ewe lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Ewe lambs are the future of your flock. Convenient, long-acting Se is one way to help them grow into healthy, fertile ewes, especially if you’re drenching less to manage parasite resistance. Veterinarian Peter Pulford unpacks the benefits. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Ewe lambs are the future of your flock. Convenient, long-acting Se is one way to help them grow into healthy, fertile ewes, especially if you’re drenching less to manage parasite resistance. Veterinarian Peter Pulford unpacks the benefits. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10621624 Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +1200 205 full false Long-acting Se & replacement heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Se & replacement heifers - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR By the time they have their first calf, you’ve already invested thousands in your heifers. The only way to get a return on that investment is through good growth, reproduction and longevity. Long-acting Se can make all the difference. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford tells us more. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA injection.

]]> By the time they have their first calf, you’ve already invested thousands in your heifers. The only way to get a return on that investment is through good growth, reproduction and longevity. Long-acting Se can make all the difference. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford tells us more. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA injection.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10621618 Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +1200 255 full false Long-acting Se & dry cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Se & dry cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Dry-off is a well-earned break for both you and your cows. But it’s also a time when they may not get as much selenium as they and their unborn calf need towards the end of pregnancy. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-lasting Se can help. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA injection.

]]> Dry-off is a well-earned break for both you and your cows. But it’s also a time when they may not get as much selenium as they and their unborn calf need towards the end of pregnancy. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains how long-lasting Se can help. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA injection.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10621579 Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +1200 259 full false Long-acting Se & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Long-acting Se & beef cows - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Beef cows don’t spend much time in the yards and when they do, it’s usually all about their calves. If you want more calves next spring – but not more yard work – giving cows long-acting Se at marking time could be worth a shot. Veterinarian Peter Pulford explains why. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Beef cows don’t spend much time in the yards and when they do, it’s usually all about their calves. If you want more calves next spring – but not more yard work – giving cows long-acting Se at marking time could be worth a shot. Veterinarian Peter Pulford explains why. Proudly sponsored by Selovin LA Injection.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10621564 Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +1200 202 full false Injectable B12 & lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Injectable B12 & lambs - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Vitamin B12 is essential for lambs to grow, but did you know they can’t physically create it in their own bodies in their first few months of life? A fast-acting injection can keep them thriving from birth to weaning. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™.

]]> Vitamin B12 is essential for lambs to grow, but did you know they can’t physically create it in their own bodies in their first few months of life? A fast-acting injection can keep them thriving from birth to weaning. Veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford explains. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™.

]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-10555062 Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 +1200 228 full false Injectable B12 & cobalt deficiency - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Injectable B12 & cobalt deficiency - Dr. Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Neither grass, nor grazing animals, need cobalt in its pure form to survive. But animals absolutely need something only cobalt (or a supplement) can give them – Vitamin B12.  

 Are your sheep and cattle getting enough? The answer is not as simple as it might seem, says veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™.

]]> Neither grass, nor grazing animals, need cobalt in its pure form to survive. But animals absolutely need something only cobalt (or a supplement) can give them – Vitamin B12.  

 Are your sheep and cattle getting enough? The answer is not as simple as it might seem, says veterinarian Dr Peter Pulford. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™.

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]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-8284630 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +1200 626 full false Zinc Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Face-Guard™ Zinc Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Face-Guard™ 6293_78404

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]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-6847075 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +1300 678 full false Iodine Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Flexidine™ Iodine Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Flexidine™ Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-6099151 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +1300 640 full false Cobalt and B12 Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™. Cobalt and B12 Technical Update - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Animal Health Performance Solutions. Proudly sponsored by Prolaject™. 6293_78405

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]]> Animal Health NZ Buzzsprout-5649133 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +1300 592 full false Risk Factors for Subclinical Hypocalcaemia in New Zealand - Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD Risk Factors for Subclinical Hypocalcaemia in New Zealand - Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD, discussing the risk factors for subclinical hypocalcaemia, and associations between subclinical hypocalcaemia and reproductive performance, in pasture-based dairy herds in New Zealand. Proudly sponsored by Calpro Bolus.

]]> Dr Scott McDougall BVSc (Hons), PhD, discussing the risk factors for subclinical hypocalcaemia, and associations between subclinical hypocalcaemia and reproductive performance, in pasture-based dairy herds in New Zealand. Proudly sponsored by Calpro Bolus.

]]> Dr Scott McDougall Buzzsprout-3576352 Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00:00 +1200 398 full false Calcium Boluses for New Zealand Dairy Cows - Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons), Calcium Boluses for New Zealand Dairy Cows - Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons), Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons), discussing the effect of treatment with oral Calcium boluses following calving on concentrations of Calcium in serum in pasture-based dairy cows. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons), discussing the effect of treatment with oral Calcium boluses following calving on concentrations of Calcium in serum in pasture-based dairy cows. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Katrina Roberts BVSc (Hons), BAnSc (Hons), MVS (Hons) Buzzsprout-3572026 Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 +1200 293 full false Calpro Bolus Technical Summary - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Calpro Bolus Technical Summary - Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Calpro Bolus Technical Summary. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR, discussing the Calpro Bolus Technical Summary. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Peter Pulford BVSc DBR Buzzsprout-3570898 Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:00 +1200 498 full false Milk Fever Impact on Dairy Cows - Dr Barry Bradford PhD Milk Fever Impact on Dairy Cows - Dr Barry Bradford PhD Dr Barry Bradford PhD, Clint Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management, Michigan State University, discussing Hypocalcaemia and its impact on health parameters of dairy cows. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Barry Bradford PhD, Clint Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management, Michigan State University, discussing Hypocalcaemia and its impact on health parameters of dairy cows. Proudly sponsored by Calpro® Bolus.

]]> Dr Barry Bradford PhD Buzzsprout-3557161 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +1200 677 full false The Cost of Facial Eczema - Dr Emma Cuttance BVSc, MVS (epi) The Cost of Facial Eczema - Dr Emma Cuttance BVSc, MVS (epi) Dr Emma Cuttance BVSc, MVS (epi) discussing Facial Eczema the condition and subclinical cost in New Zealand. See your veterinarian for more information. Proudly sponsored by Face-Guard™.

]]> Dr Emma Cuttance BVSc, MVS (epi) discussing Facial Eczema the condition and subclinical cost in New Zealand. See your veterinarian for more information. Proudly sponsored by Face-Guard™.

]]> Dr Emma Cuttance BVSc, MVS (epi) Buzzsprout-2124555 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +1300 813 Facial Eczema, New Zealand 1 full false