RURAL LIFE 38 <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2019</strong> HIGH COUNTRY FENCING HILL COUNTRY SPECIALIST - Dozer and Digger RURAL STOCK YARDS EARTHWORKS 2191656 FENCING • Post Driving • Stock Fencing • Stockyards • Post and Rails • Lifestyle etc Ph Andy Horn 021 2141201 or (<strong>03</strong>) 314 9460 AFFORDABLE TOOLS THAT WILL MAKEYOU FEEL LIKEAPRO. NOT LOOK LIKE AROOKIE. STIHL CHAINSAW MS 170 $295 STIHL LINETRIMMER FS 38 $195 WE STAND BY OUR WORK GEOFF ROGERS 021 640 748 www.highcountryfencing.co.nz 2209<strong>03</strong>6 STIHL BLOWER BG 50 $325 STIHL WATERBLASTER RE 88 $295 Warning after farm dog collapses Afarmer who had previouslyfed her dog calf milk replacerwas unaware that an alternative brand she gave to her dog on this occasion containedcoccidiostats. Thecollapsed dog was taken to the Rangiora Vet Centre. Shewas barely responsive,unabletostand, withaltered behaviour and nerve function within afew hours of drinkingthe milk. Workingwith the farmer, we were able to determine the only thing she had had different to the other dogsonthe property wasthe new milk replacer. Thedog was hospitalisedfor four days, where she received aroundtheclock care andsupportivetreatment. She wasalucky dog, in that she survived, but neurological changesmay be permanent, or couldtake up to two months to resolveonce the drug is clear from her system. An ultrasoundscan of her heartwas also clear, arelief for the RangioraVet Centre team supportingher, as these drugs can cause permanent damagetothe heart muscle,leadingtoheart failure.Thereis no known antidote—only supportivecare, andreducing absorptionifany has been consumed, using appropriate veterinary medicinesand treatment. STIHL HEDGETRIMMER HS 45 450 $495 The Rangiora Vet Centre is urging vigilancefollowing the recent suspectedpoisoning of aworking farm dog,which was givencalf milk replacerasatreat for working hard, andtoadd somebody condition. Coccidiosisincalves is somethingall farmers are keen to avoid, as it can leadto significantfinancial losses, poor health, ill thrift, reduced weightgain, and in some casesdeath.Coccidiosis can be present on farmswith the higheststandardsof hygiene and infection control. Casescan be obviousorsubclinical. The parasite reduces intestinal absorption of nutrients, and leadsto intestinal bleeding and scouring. Coccidiosiscan alsobefound in young chicks and chickens. The solution to prevent coccidial losses from illness and deathsistouse a coccidiostat —anantiparasitic medication,which whengiventorearing calves and young chicks,reduces the number of parasites in the gut, and consequently reducesproduction losses. Coccidiostats are found in some calf milk replacers,calf mealand chick crumb. When usedinthe intended species, they are safe to use,atthe appropriate Waiau wool field day People working in the woolharvesting industry are invited to afieldday at the Highfield Woolshed nearWaiau on Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 10. The day is designedfor classers, senior woolhandlers and pressers, but Bill Dowle fromthe New Zealand WoolClassersAssociation says it will be of interest and benefit to anyone workinginthe industry, such as young shedhandsoranyoneconsidering becomingawool handler. He says it is importanttotrain up shedhandsbecausewithoutthem woolclassing cannot be done properly. The day opens at 9amwith wool exercisestohelp withrecognising different sheepbreedstypes,oddment recognitionand colour. Thiswill be followed by a manufacturer’sdose,ascalculated by nutritionists. However,itisknownthe compounds which containcoccidiostats, are highly toxic and often fatal if drunk or eaten by dogs, cats,horses, sheep and goats, and other unintended species. Always check the packingtosee what additives are in the products, and onlyuse them for the species for which it is intended. Residuescan remainin containers, even when washed, so it is recommended to keepseparate equipment for products containing coccidiostats. In the event of accidental ingestion for a workinganimal or pet, contactyour veterinary teamimmediately. If it is accidentally selfingested, contact your doctor or emergency room immediately. Bevigilant makingup, storing, and feedingcalf milkreplacer, calf meal and chick crumb itcouldbefatal for working dogs, pets, and potentiallypeople if consumed by mistake. demonstration and discussion on clip preparation, andanoverview and demonstration of wool pressing by the company Heiniger. Therewill be adisplay and a discussion on contamination of fleeces. Therewill alsobepresentations fromthe Drug Detection Agency, local wool representatives and the New Zealand Wool Classers Association. Representativesfrom NZ Merino and PGG Wrightson will be in attendance.Bill says the day coincides withthe annual meeting of the New Zealand WoolClassers Associationin Christchurch. For further information,contact Billon(029) 358 3175orBruce Abbott on (027) 228 0868,oremail eo@woolclassers.org.nz. 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