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The Vet Chat NZ

thevetchatnz
New Zealand
Bovine Caesarean Section
Lifestyle Block Veterinary Care
DAGI
Parasite Management
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Preventative Health Care
Petification
Drench Resistance and Parasitism
Fonterra
Drenching
New Zealand Agriculture
Drench Resistance
Ewe Wastage
Poultry Biosecurity
Backyard Chickens
Dairy Cattle
Massey University
Lamb Survival
Body Condition Score

Welcome to the veterinary podcast The Vet Chat NZ, with fellow vets and hosts, Matt Wells and Ellen Eyre. Join them as they chat to a wide variety of industry professionals about hot topics and subjects affecting animal health in New Zealand. This podcast is brought to you by Virbac New Zealand and proudly supported by the NZVA.

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Latest Episodes

Mary van Andel, Chief Veterinary Officer at MPI, joins Matt to discuss the implications for vets of the recent arrival of HPAI in New Zealand.  They cover the likely effects on birds ranging from poultry to native wildlife, and the spillover into mam... more

In this episode, Kristina Mueller, Associate Professor in Dairy Cattle Health and Production at Massey University, joins Matt to discuss how to do a caesarean in cattle.  They work through the procedure from start to finish, covering patient selectio... more

In this episode, Matt and Katrina discuss how vets are ideally placed to be consultants/advisors, in a world where farms have more information and data than ever.  They talk about what a consultant really does and how rewarding it can be, and give ti... more

On this episode of The Vet Chat NZ your host Sue Campbell, is joined by Angela McEwan to discuss how to Never Waste a Good Crisis- considering where we find ourselves with cattle parasite resistance in New Zealand.

Angela openly discusses her experi... more

In this episode of The Vet Chat NZ, Matt is joined by Ryan Luckman and Grace Boardman to discuss DAGI, the app that helps farmers manage parasite burdens and drench resistance. They explain how refugia and larval avoidance are the key to understandin... more

This episode of The Vet Chat NZ features a new host, Sue Campbell, who is covering for Ellen while she is on maternity leave. Sue talks with Mike Shallcrass, Fonterra's Veterinary Programme Manager, about why efficiency is so critical for New Zealand... more

In this episode, host Ellen Eyre is joined by Dr. Laura Schwerdtfeger, veterinarian and founder of The Lifestyle Vet, to explore the rising phenomenon of lifestyle blocks across New Zealand and the unique challenges and opportunities they present for... more

In this episode, host Ellen Eyre sits down with Dr Anne Ridler (Massey University) to explore her recently published study of ewe culling and mortality across 34 commercial sheep flocks in New Zealand. During this chat, Anne highlights the various re... more

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Recent Guests

Mary van Andel
Chief Veterinary Officer at MPI
Ministry for Primary Industries (New Zealand)
Episode: Avian Influenza: What Vets Need To Know
Kristina Mueller
Qualified veterinary surgeon with a focus on bovine surgery
University of Munich alumnus; bovine surgery expert
Episode: Bovine Caesarean Tips | Kristina Mueller
Katrina Roberts
Dairy farm advisory consultant with a background in reproductive veterinary work
Independent dairy consultant / Kellogg leadership alumna
Episode: The Vet as a Trusted Farm Advisor | Katrina Roberts
Angela McEwan
Vet from the South Island
Corporate farming operations / PAMU
Episode: Never Waste A Good Crisis
Ryan Luckman
Cow-caller, data analyst embedded in DAGI
DAGI project team
Episode: Modern Parasite Management with DAGI (Drench And Grazing Integration)
Grace Boardman
DAGI team member, previously in practice
DAGI project team
Episode: Modern Parasite Management with DAGI (Drench And Grazing Integration)
Mike Shallcrass
Veterinary program manager at Fonterra
Fonterra
Episode: Doctoring Dairy Efficiency: How Vets Can Drive Dairy Efficiency with Fonterra’s Mike Shallcrass
Anne Ridler
Expert in sheep veterinary science
Massey University
Episode: Where Have All the Ewes Gone? Unpacking Culling & Mortality in NZ Flocks

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Ellen Eyre
Co-host (as referenced in intro); Host of The Vet Chat NZ

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Avian Influenza: What Vets Need To Know
Q: What should vets do if they encounter a sick bird at the clinic?
Do not accept or handle the bird without triage, contact MPI or exotic pest and disease hotlines, ensure proper PPE, quarantine the animal if possible, and consider referral or euthanasia only if necessary and appropriate safety measures are in place.
Avian Influenza: What Vets Need To Know
Q: What makes this HPAI strain more concerning for New Zealand compared to previous outbreaks?
The strain has shifted in host range and distribution, allowing wider wildlife involvement and potential spillover into poultry and mammals, which raises the risk to domestic birds and complicates control measures.
Modern Parasite Management with DAGI (Drench And Grazing Integration)
Q: Can you give us a quick overview of what DAGI is and what it does?
DAGI is an app that uses heat maps to show larval contamination and resistance risk on farms, helping to integrate grazing and stock classes to reduce parasite pressure and make real-time, proactive decisions rather than reactive drenching.
Where Have All the Ewes Gone? Unpacking Culling & Mortality in NZ Flocks
Q: What management moves can vets and farmers make now to reduce losses?
Key moves include conditioning score ewes well before lambing, separating higher-risk older or under-conditioned ewes, improving feeding practices to keep ewes in good condition, and using better data capture and training for culling decisions to reduce unnecessary losses.
Where Have All the Ewes Gone? Unpacking Culling & Mortality in NZ Flocks
Q: What was the main finding of the study regarding ewe losses during the breeding-to-lambing window?
The study found that almost 11% of ewes left the flock between breeding and docking or mid-lactation, and about 4% failed to rear any lambs, meaning around 15% of ewes did not contribute to productive lamb output.

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What is The Vet Chat NZ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A veterinary-focused interview show that brings together practicing veterinarians, researchers, and industry experts to discuss everyday practice, farm systems, and animal health challenges in New Zealand. Episodes cover practical techniques (from bovine obstetrics to parasite management), advisory roles for vets working with farms, and the broader context of farm performance, sustainability, and well-being. A notable through-line is the emphasis on collaboration between vets and farmers, data-informed decision making, and scalable practices that improve both animal health and farm profitability. The format tends to blend hands-on tips, real-world stories, and system-wide perspectives, making it helpful for clinicians, practice owners, and ... more

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7. Mike Shallcrass
8. Anne Ridler

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