Farm Veterinary Matamata - FVM

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

The time is right to start thinking about copper supplementation – especially in young stock. Copper is critical in supporting robust growth – it is typically at its lowest in winter and at the start of spring, so getting ahead of the curve is essential. Why do my cattle need copper? Symptoms of...

09/04/2026

https://www.fvmatamata.co.nz/post/dry-off-when-milk-stops-but-trouble-can-start

26/02/2026

https://www.fvmatamata.co.nz/post/are-your-cows-on-target-for-dryoff

Pre-dryoff Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is one of the most powerful tools for protecting next season’s performance while still maximising milk this season. Looking at herd BCS averages, and more importantly the % of cows above and below target, helps identify which cows need priority feeding and w...

16/12/2025

🎄🎉🎅Opening hours for Christmas and New Years🎄🎁🎅
We will be closed on the statutory holidays only, but as usual there will be a vet on call for after hours emergencies. Phone 07 888 8197 (extension 1).

19/10/2025

BVD Outbreak!

This year we’ve seen several outbreaks of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) across our clients’ farms. BVD is a serious disease that can cause poor growth in youngstock, infertility, abortions, and even death.
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This year we’ve seen several outbreaks of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) across our clients’ farms. BVD is a serious disease that can cause poor growth in youngstock, infertility, abortions, and even death. In 2025, we’ve had BVD cases ranging from just a single affected animal to outbreaks invo...

15/10/2025

https://www.fvmatamata.co.nz/post/don-t-get-spooked-by-phantom-pregnancies

Are your non-return rates too good to be true? You could have phantom cows- cows that look like they’ve held but never actually got in-calf. Each one could cost you up to $1500.The good news? There’s still time to act.Read our short article on phantom scanning and how prompt action can protect y...