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Farming is what we live for. We’re specialists in production animals and lead the industry in knowledge & experience.

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Leading the way with wildlife diagnosis

West Coast Vets work closely with the local Department of Conversation to treat wildlife that have been involved in an accident or who require emergency care. Some kiwi may require fluids prior to being flown to Massey or the Wildlife Centre in Dunedin for ongoing care.

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Latest news

Minerals: you can't improve what you don't measure!

November 8th 2023Our advice is to check the mineral status of your herd before mating, to which the common response is often "but I haven’t changed anything", or, "our results have always been ok". Unfortunately,Read more

Managing internal parasites in calves

November 8th 2023Internal parasites (worms) can have a large effect on calf growth rates if not managed correctly. Drenching your calves is important to help reduce worm burdens, but it is just one tool that weRead more

Lameness - no tip-toeing about

November 8th 2023Lameness is a painful condition that can rob your herd's productivity, health, welfare and fertility, as well as your back pocket! Read more

Chicken care 101

February 13th 2023Recent regulatory changes banning battery cages for layer hens in NZ mean supermarkets are now only accepting cage-free eggs. This is a great win for our feathered friends, who now have the room theyRead more

Chocolate - the sweet but deadly treat

December 7th 2022Chocolate is delicious - to both humans and dogs. Unfortunately, dogs are much slower to metabolise theobromine, one of the chemical components in chocolate, making even a small amount potentiallyRead more

Weight management for pets

November 16th 2022Weight management is a crucial part of taking care of your dogs and cats. Ensuring your pet maintains a healthy weight minimises the risk of disease or injuries that can be associated with obesity orRead more

A healthy guide to feeding pets

November 2nd 2022When feeding your beloved pet, whether it be a new puppy or kitten, or an older cat or dog, there is such a thing as ‘loving them too much’. Overindulging your pet can lead to health problems ifRead more

Protect your calves with Covexin10

August 26th 2022Clostridial disease is an easily preventable deadly disease in cattle and sheep. We know vaccination works really well in preventing death in animals. Last season we introduced the use of Covexin 10 Read more

Winter tips for pets

June 14th 2022The seasons have changed, and the togs have been replaced with jackets and hats. Not only do we feel the change, but so too do our pets. During this time please consider what you can do to keep yourRead more

Poison of the Season – Rat Bait

May 10th 2022Every autumn and early winter we see a number of cases of rat bait poisoning in dogs, either via direct ingestion of the rat bait or less often by ingestion of rats/mice that have died from eatingRead more

West Coast Vets proud to support Meat the Need

April 26th 2022West Coast Vets are proud to be a sponsor of the Meat the Need charity, a kiwi based operation aiming at connecting the dots and getting New Zealand meat into our food banks. This was founded byRead more

Ukraine's Paws and Peeps Fundraiser with NZ Vets

April 22nd 2022Times are tough at the moment, but can be and are even tougher for others. With the current situation in Ukraine, we did our bit with a fundraiser from NZ to support animal welfare and those thatRead more

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