As part of the ongoing research to improve animal welfare, The New Zealand Merino Company has been monitoring the prevalence of flystrike causing flies across North Canterbury. For further information please contact Monica Schwass monica.schwass@nzmerino.co.nz To make this happen, wireless weather stations, soil temperature loggers and nine fly traps have been established. Th ...

Visiting the vet can be stressful for animals, especially for cats. To help alleviate this stress our Amberley Clinic has created a "Feline Only Consult Hours" time slot. This will be on Tuesday's from 11 am - 2 pm. Of course cats are welcome at other times but this slot will be specifically focused to help encourage an enjoyable visit.