Magnesium and copper requirements of cows increase dramatically in late pregnancy and early lactation, and selenium concentrations are at their lowest in spring. Trace element testing will help ensure the physiological concentrations of these elements are at the appropriate levels (see Table 1).Table 1. Appropriate levels of dietary magnesium and copperMaintenanceLate Pregnancy25L milk/dayMagnesium (g/day81026Copper (mg/day)65100115> […]
Kathryn JenkinsOur laboratory automated stainers use an alcohol-based stain, which provides enhanced stain quality and consistency when staining large numbers of cytology smears and blood films. Compared to quick (aqueous based) stains, alcohol-based stains (such as modified Wrights) allow improved characterisation of nuclear detail, and increased detection of mast cells (especially poorly differentiated cells), granular […]
We have had a report from a client after a farmer lost a couple of cattle beasts after ingesting leaves/berries from a Cherry Laurel tree.Unlike real laurels (e.g. bay tree and other ๐๐ข๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ญ sp.) the cherry laurel (๐๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐ญ๐ข๐ถ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ค๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ด๐ถ๐ด) and the Portuguese laurel (๐๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐ญ๐ถ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ข) although morphologically similar to those of laurel, contain toxic cyanogenic […]
Alice FraserBovine adenovirus raises its ugly head each autumn and winter in young cattle, 6 to 12 months of age (predominantly rising one year olds/R1s). Clinical presentation is usually acute scours (watery to haemorrhagic) and rapid death, or sudden death without preceding signs noticed. Occasionally, respiratory signs are noted. Usually a few animals in a […]
Lisa Hulme-MoirA four-year old male neutered Cavoodle was presented to a referral clinic with a three-month history of haemorrhagic colitis that had not responded to treatment with antiparasitics, antibiotics or dietary modification. He had been started on corticosteroids but over the weekend had developed acute blindness in one eye due to exudative retinal detachment and […]
Weโve had great interest in the CADETยฎ BRAF testing since introducing it in June (read more about it here).Sample containers can now be found on our website but are not available to purchase. Instead you will be directed to contact our Palmerston North laboratory to order them (they are free of charge).ยทย Specimen:ย 40 mL free-catch urine […]
. . . target, review investigate.August is a great time to be getting on top of ovine parasites. Find a link to our fabulous ovine parasitology toolbox booklet here – it covers testing options and detailed recommendations for best practice:– Targeted drenching – is drenching required?– Drench review – is the current drench working?– Investigation […]
> Does your clinic help organise bulk milk BVD testing for multiple clients? > Do you struggle keeping track of which farm needs testing when? > Are you looking for the perfect testing options that can be adapted depending on your client?Our BVD bulk milk Lab-Portal helps reduce the administration work load when carrying out […]
August is the coldest month of the year, but at least it means spring is just around the corner. It is also a great time to get animals checked over – a pet warrant of fitness! Does your clinic offer clients wellness checks over the winter months for older or overweight pets?Health screening plays an […]
Emma GulliverThis case explores a congenital cause of a mass lesion in the tongue of a senior feline.Clinical history:Jasper, a ten-year-old male neutered Tonkinese x Rex cat, presented for an ulcerative lesion on the dorsal surface of the tongue (Figure 1). He had a history of self-trauma and scratching at the face. The lesion was […]