Otautau Vets Ltd

15/09/2025

Keep your dog's safe from calf milk powder this spring! Just a wee reminder for all of you out there using milk powder for your calves; most brands contain a coccidiostat that is toxic to dogs. Keep it well out of reach of your furry companions.

07/07/2025

Young, friendly, male entire tabby cat. Found on Queen Street, Otautau. Please call the clinic if you think he's yours. 032258134

20/05/2025

We are having problems with incoming calls. If you phone us and can't get through we will call you back. Alternatively email us on [email protected] and we will get in touch.

16/05/2025

Black male entire cat found in Wairio. He is very friendly but has an old, healed injury. Please contact the clinic on 03 225 8134 if he is yours.

23/04/2025

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money!

When:10am 8th May 2025
Where: Top Pub Winton. 333 Great North Road

What you’ll learn:
✅ Latest dry cow strategies for healthier, more productive herds
✅ How to reduce your farms antibiotic usage by >20%
✅ Practical tips and tricks to minimise mastitis
✅ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✅ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders. Nibbles, tea and coffee is provided.

Limited spaces available – RSVP now via the link below:
https://qrco.de/bfilir

04/04/2025

Female black lab found in the Raymond gap area, she looks like she has had an injury and is currently under treatment. If you think she is yours, please give the clinic a call 03 225 8134

07/03/2025

09/01/2025

The up and down temperature, recent rain and changing pasture quality mean that we could start seeing a few seasonal issues in calves.
Lungworm and Pasteurella and Polio should all be on your radar at the moment as well as the usual gastrointestinal worms and coccidia.
Providing supplementary hay when changing from rougher to lusher grass can help keep the rumen stable which seems to help protect against polio and pasteurella.
If you are concerned about your calves or would like to discuss a health plan for them please give your vet a call!

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄

We are closed from 3pm this afternoon and back on deck on Friday. As always if you have an emergency over this period call the usual number 03 225 8134 to be put through to the after-hours staff.

Very best wishes, the team at OVL ☺️

14/11/2024

An iPad was found outside the clinic yesterday afternoon. If you know who it might belong to, please pop in or give us a call 😊