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1 Your local Vet we re here to help Member Booklet anexafvc.co.nz

Introducing Anexa FVC Anexa FVC Vets has 14 clinics across the Waikato and Hauraki Plains. The practice provides services to both dairy and drystock farmers as well as your family pets.

Five reasons why we stand apart from other practices: 1) We focus on solutions that will improve your bottom line. 2) As a Vet club we are service driven, not profit driven.

2 Introducing Anexa FVC Anexa FVC Vets has 14 clinics across the Waikato and Hauraki Plains. The practice provides services to both dairy and drystock farmers as well as your family pets. Cognosco, Anexa FVC s research division, offers clients the opportunity to participate in Animal Health and Production Research projects. Five reasons why we stand apart from other practices: 1) We focus on solutions that will improve your bottom line. 2) As a Vet club we are service driven, not profit driven. 3) You can trust the products we use. 4) You ll learn heaps from us and we ll keep you informed. 5) Cognosco, Animal Health and Production Research. Anexa FVC Vets Have... One of the friendliest and experienced teams of Vets, Technicians, Vet Nurses and Managers in the industry. 14 well-equipped clinics throughout the Waikato Region ensuring your needs are always well catered for. Our own internationally acclaimed Research and Development team, ensuring we offer leading edge veterinary care, with our own laboratory. An excellent range of animal health products for your farm or pet. Join the Anexa FVC Club - become a member The Anexa FVC Vet Club was established in 1923 by local farmers. Our Board of Directors are elected farmers, who are committed to serving and representing your interests in your local clinic. Employing a number of Dairy Vets, Mixed Practice Vets as well as dedicated Companion Animal Vets Anexa FVC is able to offer a broad range of services to our clients. In addition utilising resources such as Large Animal Technicians and Herd Health Advisor Veterinarians, members will benefit from having a veterinary service tailored to their needs. Our focus is offering our members excellent service, quality proven products and the confidence that they are in the best of hands. Terry Youngman, CEO IT PAYS TO BELONG PROVIDING VET SERVICES FOR YOU MAXIMISING YOUR POTENTIAL SUPPLYING QUALITY PRODUCTS ON-FARM SUPPORT DRIVING INNOVATION PASSIONATE ABOUT PETS 2 3

It pays to belong The vet club was established 94 years ago for farmers; by farmers.

We are a club which means in commercial terms we are service driven not profit driven.

1) We focus on solutions that will improve your bottom line.

In addition utilising resources such as Large Animal Technicians and Herd Health Advisor Veterinarians, members will benefit from having a veterinary service tailored to their needs.

Animal Health and Production Research 2) As a Vet club we are service driven, not profit driven.

3) You can trust the products we use. We have a strong focus on evidence based medicine, so you can be sure products purchased from Anexa FVC are the best option available.

3 It pays to belong The vet club was established 94 years ago for farmers; by farmers. While much has changed over the years our philosophy has remained the same - to provide excellent service to our members through integrity, enthusiasm, commitment and innovation. We are a club which means in commercial terms we are service driven not profit driven. Our Directors are elected farmers, who are committed to serving and representing your interests in your local farming community. Five reasons you should join the club. 1) We focus on solutions that will improve your bottom line. Employing a number of Dairy Vets, Mixed Practice Vets as well as dedicated Companion Animal Vets Anexa FVC is able to offer a broad range of services to our clients. In addition utilising resources such as Large Animal Technicians and Herd Health Advisor Veterinarians, members will benefit from having a veterinary service tailored to their needs. We also draw on the expertise of InCalf Consultants Certified Body Condition Score Assessors Fonterra Accredited Mastitis Advisors Healthy Hoof Consultant Intelact / Headlands Consultants Cognosco, Animal Health and Production Research 2) As a Vet club we are service driven, not profit driven. You get a reliable service from your local experienced vets as well as your lead vet, we have enough vets to ensure we can get on your farm when you need us, in case of emergency. 3) You can trust the products we use. We have a strong focus on evidence based medicine, so you can be sure products purchased from Anexa FVC are the best option available. 4) You ll learn heaps from us and we ll keep you informed. We offer members a wide range of educational and social events during the season, giving you the opportunity to learn about specific topics and new skills. We also focus on training your farm staff in a very practical manner. 5) Cognosco, Animal Health and Production Research. Our commitment to research and development in the dairy industry ensures we have up-to-date, local and relevant information to share with our farmers. Member benefits include: Cost of membership is currently $5.80 p.a. (incl GST). The benefits are far more valuable: 2% prompt payment discount* Mileage charged from your nearest clinic, rather than where the vet is based You can call into any of our 14 clinics to purchase products 24/7 Service with up to 10 vets on-call during the spring period Free InCalf introductory consultation 50% off farm staff training events* Free informative and social events Access to the latest research findings and potentially the opportunity to take part in research trials Members elect farmers to be Directors on our Board who represent you at monthly Board Meetings. This ensures we continue to focus on what s important to you Member only offers on products and services throughout the year Continued strong and vibrant competition in the veterinary market * Conditions apply 4 5

Fergus Dobson Gor slip slop slap in a ZINC BOLUS ZINC OXIDE -drenching ZINC MONO-water troughs ZINC HEPTA-water troughs SUNBLOCK on affected or prone areas of skin WANT TO KNOW MORE?

identify limits to production and customise new farm management systems according to your individual farm and herd needs.

Anexa FVC takes great pride in upholding our reputation of excellent service. Our Veterinarians have huge combined experience, with most of those years spent here in the Waikato region.

4 Fergus Dobson Gor slip slop slap in a ZINC BOLUS ZINC OXIDE -drenching ZINC MONO-water troughs ZINC HEPTA-water troughs SUNBLOCK on affected or prone areas of skin WANT TO KNOW MORE? TO ENTER PURCHASE ZINC MONO ZINC HEPTA, ZINC OXIDE or ZINC BOLUSES Your local Vet, we re here to help Providing Vet services for you Anexa FVC Veterinarians can help you evaluate your whole business, identify limits to production and customise new farm management systems according to your individual farm and herd needs. With Anexa FVC Vets you get the benefit of expert advice from a whole farm perspective. The team is made up of experienced, passionate Vets and organised and efficient support staff. Anexa FVC takes great pride in upholding our reputation of excellent service. Our Veterinarians have huge combined experience, with most of those years spent here in the Waikato region. With Large Animal Veterinarians on site in our clinics we can deliver reliable and prompt service to support you and your business. Dairy Farm Services - How We Help Our Farmers We know that farmers productivity relies not only on the performance of individual cows but on the herd as a whole. Monitoring and minimising herd level incidence of disease, and monitoring performance, are an important part of your sustainability as a dairy farmer. We support and implement national dairy industry programmes such as InCalf and Healthy Hoof and the Milk Quality programme Smart SAMM. In collaboration with our research wing Cognosco, we are involved in the training and education of other industry professionals. Anexa FVC Vets also have the support of a large network of veterinary professionals, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date advice and treatment options. Our Dairy Services Include: Ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis with accurate aging and report analysis Milk quality and mastitis advice, including consultancy and an emergency grade busting service Herd reproduction advisory service using tools such as the InCalf programme Lameness prevention and management using tools such as Healthy Hoof Qualified Technician support including teatsealing, disbudding, metrichecking, metricuring and hoof trimming Farm staff training workshops with a practical emphasis. Young Stock Management and Dairy Grazing Plans Disease prevention Management and Herd Health Plans Monthly Newsletters keep you up-to-date with the latest information and offer advice on what is happening on farm now 6 7 FREE 15 MIN FACIAL ECZEMA PHONE CONSULT WITH A VET Not redeemable for cash. Conditions may apply. Expires 1/4/2017. DAIRY TALK How much Zinc is your herd really getting? By Mike Denholm, Anexa FVC Morrinsville Veterinarian Last summer, spore counts were excessively high causing wide spread Facial Eczema outbreaks across the Waikato. Ensuring adequate Zinc supplementation is key to prevention. We have already tested herds this season by checking blood Zinc levels, and this has shown a wide range of levels even when full dosing has been provided. The protective range for Zinc levels in the blood is above 18umol/L. Anything under that is likely to be ineffective and your herd could suffer liver damage, causing further problems throughout the year. Some herds have had up to 80% of their cows with inadequate levels. We have intervened and modified the dosing accordingly to ensure protective levels are met. Unfortunately, this is commonly seen with Zinc dosing, particularly when Zinc is provided through water treatment. We have also seen inadequate Zinc levels in herds that drench with Zinc oxide as well. Water intake depends on rainfall and individual cow risk factors like age, milk production, pecking order in the herd and walking distances, so water based Zinc supplementation becomes quite unpredictable. If you are using water treated with Zinc to protect your cows against Facial Eczema, it is best to check your Zinc levels two to three weeks after you start full Zinc dose rates. Call your Vet to arrange blood samples to be taken from your cows to check they are getting enough. Last season was a terrible year for Facial Eczema and we don t want it to happen again! Try to make sure that your cows don t have access to untreated (no Zinc added) water. Make sure there are no water leaks. Use a flavour like aniseed, caramello or apple to encourage the cows to drink the Zinc treated water. Check the weight of your cows and the product you are using and work out a dose rate - your Vet can help. Measure the amount of Zinc you are adding every time you add it- no guesstimates!. Dose the cows daily. Start your Zinc water trough treatment early to prime your troughs before Facial Eczema season. Start the cows on a half dose of Zinc to prime your troughs and get cows used to the taste of Zinc If you have missed the boat you can prime your untreated water troughs now - talk to your Vet about how best to do this. MARCH 2017 NEWSLETTER 9 things to check if you are using water treated with Zinc to protect your cows against Facial Eczema: Remember to: Think Facial Eczema think ALL ZINC PURCHASES OVER $500 between 1st December st March 2017 enters you into the Great Summer Shout Buy your Summer zinc supplies from Anexa FVC and go in the monthly draw to WIN a great Summer Shout valued at $150 during January/February/March PLUS be in to win a $500 Hunting and Fishing Voucher when purchasing Faceguard. DED Ask about

Sheep And Beef Anexa FVC offers a comprehensive veterinary service for sheep and beef farms, from development of animal health programmes through to a 24 hour emergency service.

5 Sheep And Beef Anexa FVC offers a comprehensive veterinary service for sheep and beef farms, from development of animal health programmes through to a 24 hour emergency service. We cater for all sheep and beef farms including commercial stud, breeding or finishing farms. We provide a complete advisory and treatment service for your flock / herd health and production. Our Sheep and Beef Services Include: Annual animal health planning Parasite management and drench advice Vaccination programmes, tailored to your herd Trace element monitoring and planning Full reproductive services from fertility testing to scanning Advisory services, identifying your animal health and performance goals Working dog programmes Onsite Lab testing At Anexa FVC we strive to offer our farmers the best and believe that the way forward is through innovation. To keep up with the ever-changing needs of the farming sector and ever-growing sample testing requirements, we offer laboratory testing that enables faster and cheaper testing for our clients. Laboratory Services Include: Milk culture and antimicrobial sensitivity testing Calf scour testing, including Rotavirus, Coronavirus, E. coli, Cryptosporidium, Salmonella, Yersinia, Campylobacter Parasite testing: faecal egg counts, drench trials (sheep, goats, cattle, horses, small animals) Haematology and biochemistry on blood samples from small animals and production animal Technicians Services Available We offer an affordable Technician service with experienced staff. See page 14 for further details. Dairy Goats We are able to provide clinical and consultancy advice to dairy goat farmers in areas such as common diseases, vaccinations, drenching programs and other relevant clinical topics as well as shed ventilation. Our Dairy Goat Services Include: Toxoplasma vaccinations Hoof trimming Disbudding Animal health advice Nutrition advice Lifestyle and Small blocks Anexa FVC Veterinarians and Technicians work with lifestyle farmers, providing advice and solutions to animal health needs. We offer an animal health planner, covering key dates when stock need treatment and offer regular seminars for our clients on seasonal animal health issues. Pets Not forgetting your pets and farm dogs, we offer full small animal facilities and services at the majority of our clinics. Services include: Vaccinations and microchipping Flea and worm treatments General surgery including desexing Junior, adult and geriatric health checks Emergency treatment We also have extended services available including: orthopaedic surgery, dentistry services, ultrasound and x-ray, electro cardiology and caesareans. Check out page 18 for further details. OUR HISTORY Formation of the Farmers Veterinary Club in Ngatea 1923 Formation of the Morrinsville District Veterinary Association, known later as Morrinsville District Veterinary Club. Clinics opened in Te Aroha and Matamata 1939 Name change to Animal Health Centre, new premise in Moorhouse St, Morrinsville. Animal Health Centre Clinics opened in Hamilton Research Division established under Dr Scott McDougall (now known as Cognosco) 1997 Launch of Anexa combining Chartwell Vet Services, North Waikato Vet Services and a year later, Raglan Vet Services All clinics rebrand to Anexa Animal Health Anexa Animal Health and FVC merge to become Anexa FVC

6 Maximising your potential Our Herd Health Advisor Veterinarians can help you to achieve your performance and production goals. We understand that your productivity relies not only on the performance of individual cows, but on the herd as a whole. Minimising herd level incidence of disease, maximising herd reproduction and monitoring performance are important to your sustainability as a dairy farmer. Clinical Vet We provide a tailored service to suit you and your farm. We offer herd health advisory services. Personalised animal health plans We work together to formulate a unique, annual plan for your herd, helping you to achieve targets in your herd s reproductive, mastitis and general animal health performance. You Maximised Herd Potential Tailored Herd Health Programme Herd Health Advisor Veterinarians Staff training and seminars The skills of farm staff play an important role in improving herd health. We provide a range of seminars throughout the season, focussing on various aspects of animal health management. We can also run on-farm training, specifically tailored to your staff s needs. All our workshops have a practical emphasis. Reproductive management We use the DairyNZ InCalf programme as the framework for improving your herd s reproductive performance. This provides a structured approach that is tailored to managing your herd s reproductive health. Condition Scoring We have a large number of vets trained as Accredited Body Condition Scoring Assessors. We offer a service whereby we can condition score your herd as either an one off visit, or on a regular basis. This provides you with valuable information for feed management, dry off decisions and reproduction management. Contact your local vet to discuss this service further. Milk quality We support the SmartSAMM vision, that all NZ dairy farmers achieve their goals around mastitis and the reduction in bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC). This involves improved identification, recording and lowering the incidence of clinical mastitis. We use the SmartSAMM Gap Calculator to estimate the increased milksolids and dollar value for your herd, should your goals be achieved. Lameness solutions Rather than just focusing on the individual lame cow, we can help you to identify the specific areas on your farm contributing to the high incidence of lameness, and train your staff to prevent and treat lameness, using the Healthy Hoof model. Our vets are Fonterra accredited advanced mastitis providers: We offer a two-tiered approach to help you to refine your herd s milk quality. Grade busting If your herd is grading and you need emergency help to stop this, we offer a grade busting service. A team of technicians and an experienced vet can be on-farm within 36 hours to rapid mastitis test the herd and stop you grading. Milking assessment If you have more insidious milk quality concerns, we are able to develop a specific plan for your herd, based on data analysis of your mastitis and herd test records; bacterial isolates from milk cultures; your BTSCC history and of course your milk quality goals. A visit at milking time allows our vets to take detailed measurements of teat condition, milking times and cow and machine interactions. Whole farm systems, production management and nutritional advice Andy Collier, Veterinarian and Intelact consultant, has 23 years experience as a Farm advisor. Katrina Roberts, Margaret Perry and Hamish Clare are also Veterinarians and Intelact Consultants. Several other vets are trained in farm systems and nutrition. Our farm systems advisors offer structured advice specific to your farming operation and your goals

7 Supplying quality product We know that good animal health involves a lot more than veterinary medicine alone. Farmers require a wide range of products in order to sustain good animal health, increase production and help prevent disease during a typical Waikato season. We re here to help you make sound business decisions when it comes to animal health requirements. At Anexa FVC we provide high-quality products which have been sourced both nationally and internationally. We have experienced staff who can recommend and supply requirements to your farm. Our dedicated store staff, Veterinarians and Technical Sales Representatives (TSRs) are available to discuss what s best for your farm. Our group buying power means not only can we be assured of being able to offer you a competitive price for products, but also we have strong supplier relationships ensuring consistency of supply. Our product lines include: Drenching supplies for parasite management Calf supplements, milk-powder and calf feed Trace mineral supplementation: Vetmix or customised blends Facial eczema preventatives: bulk zinc and zinc capsules Transition cow products and starter drenches Macro supplements: lime flour, salt, maize balancer Delivery We can arrange delivery of both small instore items and bulk goods (both liquid and dry requirements) to your farm. Your local Technical Sales Representative will liaise with the Gordonton depot to co-ordinate an appropriate delivery time and day using a light truck and trailer unit with hi-ab capabilities for easy, no-hassle unloading of the bulk goods. Our sales team listen to the requirements of farmers, and the recommendations made by Veterinarians, providing the most appropriate product solution for your farm needs. From drench to minerals, there is a suitable option waiting for you, only a phone call or visit away, phone GRAHAM COMERFORD FERGUS DOBSON PIAKO, NGATEA AIMEE SEWELL ADAM WARD

8 Providing on-farm support We offer a range of year round Technician services and have great on-farm support. Our team have the support of our Veterinarians, ensuring your vet can be involved when necessary. As well as a reliable service from your local Technician, we also have seasonal Technicians who work as an efficient team during key periods such as teat sealing and disbudding avoiding the need for the farm to supply additional labour. Anexa FVC provides the following Technician services with experienced staff: Hoof trimming Herd dry cow and teat sealant application, and heifer teat sealing Calf disbudding with local anaesthetic Zinc bolus application Heifer weighing Spore count monitoring 6 in 1 vaccinations Drenching Blood sampling Milk sampling for mastitis investigations Freeze branding To book your Technician service, please contact your local clinic on Our staff work together Vet advice is always available for our Large Animal Technicians 14 15

9 Driving Innovation Cognosco is the research and development arm of the Anexa FVC. Cognosco undertakes research of diseases important to our dairy clients, such as mastitis and infertility, along with clinical trials of commercial products. This work is funded by external sources such as DairyNZ, Sustainable Farming Fund, and animal health companies. Cognosco is a trusted provider of research services. The company has undertaken over 100 clinical intervention and observational studies over the past 20 years. A group of committed veterinarians and herdowners have been involved in these studies allowing for a high standard of on-farm recording and compliance to study protocols. More than 95 peer-reviewed publications have been published by the group. Peer-review is seen as an important quality assurance step to ensure that the work undertaken by the group is of a high technical standard and is contributing to knowledge. Cognosco is recognised internationally with invited presentations to conferences in Argentina, Australia, China, Finland, France, Holland, Ireland, Japan, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. The group has been extensively involved in veterinary and herdowner continuing education and extension. Recent work within the group on social science and farmer learning has provided insights into herdowner decision-making and priorities. Additionally, extensive practical experience with research studies, on-farm innovation and provision of veterinary clinical services means the Cognosco team is well placed to help the uptake of new technologies or ideas. 16

Passionate about pets Our team at Anexa FVC is made up of experienced

working dogs and pets with the best care.

Our knowledgeable reception staff are here to help you find the best products

See us for all of your pet s needs, including: 4 Vaccinations 4 Microchipping 4

surgery including desexing 4 Orthopaedic surgery 4 Radiography 4 Ultrasound and

hours a day / 7 days a week Working Dogs Your working dog is a vital staff

10 Passionate about pets Our team at Anexa FVC is made up of experienced Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses who take great pride in providing your working dogs and pets with the best care. Our clinics stock a range of premium pet nutrition, accessories and toys. Our knowledgeable reception staff are here to help you find the best products for your pets. See us for all of your pet s needs, including: 4 Vaccinations 4 Microchipping 4 Flea and worm treatments 4 Junior, adult and geriatric health checks 4 General surgery including desexing 4 Orthopaedic surgery 4 Radiography 4 Ultrasound and x-rays 4 Dental services (descaling extractions) 4 Emergency treatments - 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Working Dogs Your working dog is a vital staff member to your business. Working dogs have slightly different needs to your pet dog, especially in terms of nutrition. We are here to advise you on how to get the best from your four legged staff member

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