Farm Veterinary Matamata - FVM

14/08/2025

Finally we can announce the lucky winners of the Spring Promo 2025 prize draw:

***The 1st Prize Winner of the Yamaha 125 Motorbike***

🎉🥳🍾Big congratulations to David and Linda Wilson✨🎊

The photo below shows Philip Wilson, the lucky receiver of the motor bike keys, on behalf of David and Linda.

***The lucky 2nd prize winners of $1000 travel voucher***
🌟🌴Big congratulations to Michael and Sam McGiven🎉🏄

The second photo below shows Sam McGiven receiving the travel voucher.

***The lucky 3rd prize winners of calf covers and more***
😊🎊Big congratulations to Craig and Jennie Redshaw🥳🤩

The third photo shows Craig Redshaw receiving his prize.

29/07/2025

Spring so far- what is happening on farm

With daylight hours (and our workload) noticeably increasing as we get into the swing of spring, its time for a quick update on what we have been seeing so far on farm.

Spring so far- what is happening on farm With daylight hours (and our workload) noticeably increasing​ as we get into the swing of spring, its time for a quick update on what we have been seeing so far on farm.    Most farmers came into spring with higher grass covers and pasture growth rates- u...

20/07/2025

20/05/2025

🎊📢Save the date -Thursday 5/6/25 from 11am-2pm!!!🎉

26/03/2025

Just a friendly reminder to give us a call today to sign up for the Teatseal and Dry Cow Therapy Training Day on the 3/4/25 from 9.00am-1.00pm. Lunch is provided.
Looking forward to see you!!

17/03/2025

Dry paddocks? Dry off!
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As we approach the end of the milking season, making informed dryoff decisions is crucial for ensuring your cows are in the best condition for calving and next year’s production, especially considering the dry conditions we are all facing. Drying off at the right time can help protect body condition score (BCS), enhance fertility, and set the stage for strong milk production in the upcoming season. Here’s what you need to consider when deciding when to dry off your cows.

As we approach the end of the milking season, making informed dryoff decisions is crucial for ensuring your cows are in the best condition for calving and next year’s production, especially considering the dry conditions we are all facing. Drying off at the right time can help protect body conditi...

17/03/2025

https://mailchi.mp/3c8135d70eca/teatseal-and-dry-cow-therapy-training-day

06/03/2025

https://www.fvmatamata.co.nz/post/heifer-teatseal

Recent trial data show that approximately 2/3 of heifer mastitis cases occur within the first month of lactation, with average mastitis rates in heifers to be 11% and as high as 29% when not protected with teatseal.Heifers that develop clinical mastitis go on to have greater risk of light quarters,....

06/01/2025

https://www.fvmatamata.co.nz/post/feeding-through-summer-2024-2025

Milk prices are forecast to be well up this season with the Fonterra midpoint now quoted at $10.00/KgMS. This increase in milk value supports maximising milk production from now until the end of the season, and as summer progresses, so does the challenge of feeding cows through a period of hot weath...