North Canterbury News: October 03, 2019
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RURAL LIFE<br />
38 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2019</strong><br />
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Warning after farm dog collapses<br />
Afarmer who had previouslyfed her dog<br />
calf milk replacerwas unaware that an<br />
alternative brand she gave to her dog on<br />
this occasion containedcoccidiostats.<br />
Thecollapsed dog was taken to the<br />
Rangiora Vet Centre. Shewas barely<br />
responsive,unabletostand, withaltered<br />
behaviour and nerve function within afew<br />
hours of drinkingthe milk.<br />
Workingwith the farmer, we were able<br />
to determine the only thing she had had<br />
different to the other dogsonthe property<br />
wasthe new milk replacer.<br />
Thedog was hospitalisedfor four days,<br />
where she received aroundtheclock care<br />
andsupportivetreatment. She wasalucky<br />
dog, in that she survived, but neurological<br />
changesmay be permanent, or couldtake<br />
up to two months to resolveonce the drug<br />
is clear from her system.<br />
An ultrasoundscan of her heartwas also<br />
clear, arelief for the RangioraVet Centre<br />
team supportingher, as these drugs can<br />
cause permanent damagetothe heart<br />
muscle,leadingtoheart failure.Thereis<br />
no known antidote—only supportivecare,<br />
andreducing absorptionifany has been<br />
consumed, using appropriate veterinary<br />
medicinesand treatment.<br />
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The Rangiora Vet Centre is urging vigilancefollowing the recent<br />
suspectedpoisoning of aworking farm dog,which was givencalf milk<br />
replacerasatreat for working hard, andtoadd somebody condition.<br />
Coccidiosisincalves is somethingall<br />
farmers are keen to avoid, as it can leadto<br />
significantfinancial losses, poor health, ill<br />
thrift, reduced weightgain, and in some<br />
casesdeath.Coccidiosis can be present on<br />
farmswith the higheststandardsof<br />
hygiene and infection control. Casescan<br />
be obviousorsubclinical.<br />
The parasite reduces intestinal<br />
absorption of nutrients, and leadsto<br />
intestinal bleeding and scouring.<br />
Coccidiosiscan alsobefound in young<br />
chicks and chickens.<br />
The solution to prevent coccidial losses<br />
from illness and deathsistouse a<br />
coccidiostat —anantiparasitic<br />
medication,which whengiventorearing<br />
calves and young chicks,reduces the<br />
number of parasites in the gut, and<br />
consequently reducesproduction losses.<br />
Coccidiostats are found in some calf<br />
milk replacers,calf mealand chick crumb.<br />
When usedinthe intended species, they<br />
are safe to use,atthe appropriate<br />
Waiau wool field day<br />
People working in the woolharvesting<br />
industry are invited to afieldday at<br />
the Highfield Woolshed nearWaiau<br />
on Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 10.<br />
The day is designedfor classers,<br />
senior woolhandlers and pressers,<br />
but Bill Dowle fromthe New Zealand<br />
WoolClassersAssociation says it will<br />
be of interest and benefit to anyone<br />
workinginthe industry, such as young<br />
shedhandsoranyoneconsidering<br />
becomingawool handler.<br />
He says it is importanttotrain up<br />
shedhandsbecausewithoutthem<br />
woolclassing cannot be done<br />
properly.<br />
The day opens at 9amwith wool<br />
exercisestohelp withrecognising<br />
different sheepbreedstypes,oddment<br />
recognitionand colour.<br />
Thiswill be followed by a<br />
manufacturer’sdose,ascalculated by<br />
nutritionists. However,itisknownthe<br />
compounds which containcoccidiostats,<br />
are highly toxic and often fatal if drunk or<br />
eaten by dogs, cats,horses, sheep and<br />
goats, and other unintended species.<br />
Always check the packingtosee what<br />
additives are in the products, and onlyuse<br />
them for the species for which it is<br />
intended. Residuescan remainin<br />
containers, even when washed, so it is<br />
recommended to keepseparate<br />
equipment for products containing<br />
coccidiostats.<br />
In the event of accidental ingestion for a<br />
workinganimal or pet, contactyour<br />
veterinary teamimmediately. If it is<br />
accidentally selfingested, contact your<br />
doctor or emergency room immediately.<br />
Bevigilant makingup, storing, and<br />
feedingcalf milkreplacer, calf meal and<br />
chick crumb itcouldbefatal for working<br />
dogs, pets, and potentiallypeople if<br />
consumed by mistake.<br />
demonstration and discussion on clip<br />
preparation, andanoverview and<br />
demonstration of wool pressing by the<br />
company Heiniger.<br />
Therewill be adisplay and a<br />
discussion on contamination of<br />
fleeces.<br />
Therewill alsobepresentations<br />
fromthe Drug Detection Agency, local<br />
wool representatives and the New<br />
Zealand Wool Classers Association.<br />
Representativesfrom NZ Merino<br />
and PGG Wrightson will be in<br />
attendance.Bill says the day coincides<br />
withthe annual meeting of the New<br />
Zealand WoolClassers Associationin<br />
Christchurch.<br />
For further information,contact<br />
Billon(029) 358 3175orBruce Abbott<br />
on (027) 228 0868,oremail<br />
eo@woolclassers.org.nz.<br />
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