Hunterville Vet Club

24/03/2026

Spore Counts Update 25.03.26

Please be aware that despite cooler nights we have seen spore counts rise at some of the sites that we monitor. Caution is urged, especially if current northerly, wet weather patterns predicted come to fruition.

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1), 30,000 (3/2), 20,000 (24/2)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1), 10,000 (3/2), 90,000 (24/2)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1), 5000 (4/2), 10,000 (11/2), 25,000 (25/2), 20,000 (4/3)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 10,000 (3/2), 5,000 (25/2), 15,000 (25/3)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (3/2), 85,000 (25/2), 5,000 (25/3)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 20,000 (3/2), 90,000 (25/2), 0 (25/3)

Mellington - Site 1: 0 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2), 15,000 (6/3), 0 (25/3)
Mellington - Site 2: 5000 (21/1), 10,000 (25/2), 10,000 (6/3), 5,000 (25/3)
Mellington - Site 3: 5000 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2), 35,000 (6/3), 0 (25/3)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1), 10,000 (25/2)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1), 5000 (13/2), 30,000 (25/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1), 10,000 (sprayed) (13/2), 10,000 (25/2), 10,000 (18/3)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1), 50,000 (13/2), 25,000 (25/2), 40,000 (18/3)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1), 70,000 (25/2), 10,000 (3/3)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1) 15,000 (3/3)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 4: 30,000 (25/2)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1), 10,000 (23/2), 5,000 (2/3)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1), 20,000 (23/2), 5,000 (2/3), 5,000 (15/3), 35,000 (24/3)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1), 15,000 (23/2), 20,000 (2/3) 10,000 (15/3), 95,000 (24/3)

Manganoho Straights - Site 1: 60,000 (13/2)

18/03/2026

Parvo Outbreak

There has been a recent outbreak of parvo locally and we can understand there is some concern about dogs in the area contracting the virus. If your dog had at least two vaccinations as a puppy, with the second at greater than 12 weeks old, and it received a booster at 12 months, it is very unlikely to pick up parvo. If you have adult dogs that have been vaccinated for parvo in the past 2 years, these are also well covered for parvo. Unvaccinated, adult dogs can contract parvo but often show minimal to no signs of illness but can shed the virus in their faeces. If you are unsure of the vaccination status of your dog, or it has been over 2 years since its last vaccination, it is best to book in for a parvo booster.

09/03/2026

Toxo Vaccinations

Demand is high for Toxovax at this end of the season, and with only 5 weeks left to get it, all weeks are down to waitlist orders. This means we cannot guarantee you will get your toxo when you want it if you have not already ordered it. Please contact the clinic if you still need to place an order.

05/03/2026

Found on Murimotu Road... please phone the clinic for more information.

04/03/2026

Spore Counts Update 04.03.26

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1), 30,000 (3/2), 20,000 (24/2)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1), 10,000 (3/2), 90,000 (24/2)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1), 5000 (4/2), 10,000 (11/2), 25,000 (25/2), 20,000 (4/3)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 10,000 (3/2), 5,000 (25/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (3/2), 85,000 (25/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 20,000 (3/2), 90,000 (25/2)

Mellington - Site 1: 0 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2), 15,000 (6/3)
Mellington - Site 2: 5000 (21/1), 10,000 (25/2), 10,000 (6/3)
Mellington - Site 3: 5000 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2), 35,000 (6/3)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1), 10,000 (25/2)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1), 5000 (13/2), 30,000 (25/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1), 10,000 (sprayed) (13/2), 10,000 (25/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1), 50,000 (13/2), 25,000 (25/2)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1), 70,000 (25/2), 10,000 (3/3)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1) 15,000 (3/3)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 4: 30,000 (25/2)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1), 10,000 (23/2), 5,000 (2/3)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1), 20,000 (23/2), 5,000 (2/3)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1), 15,000 (23/2), 20,000 (2/3)

Manganoho Straights - Site 1: 60,000 (13/2)

01/03/2026

24/02/2026

Spore Counts Update 26.02.26

Despite some heavy rain, wild weather and cooler temperatures there has been an upward trend in spore counts at several of the sites we monitor.

Given that we are only at the end of February, there is plenty of time for spore counts to increase further, particularly if weather conditions are favorable over the next couple of weeks.

Do NOT assume that high pasture covers will protect your stock from FE. Feed quality is likely to deteriorate in pastures and sheep especially will graze lower where quality is better. This is also the area where spore numbers are likely to be higher.

Best advice is to monitor things closely over the next 2 weeks and get spore counts done from your own property if concerned.

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1), 30,000 (3/2), 20,000 (24/2)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1), 10,000 (3/2), 90,000 (24/2)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1), 5000 (4/2), 10,000 (11/2), 25,000 (25/2)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 10,000 (3/2), 5,000 (25/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (3/2), 85,000 (25/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 20,000 (3/2), 90,000 (25/2)

Mellington - Site 1: 0 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2)
Mellington - Site 2: 5000 (21/1), 10,000 (25/2)
Mellington - Site 3: 5000 (21/1), 20,000 (25/2)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1), 10,000 (25/2)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1), 5000 (13/2), 30,000 (25/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1), 10,000 (sprayed) (13/2), 10,000 (25/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1), 50,000 (13/2), 25,000 (25/2)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1), 70,000 (25/2)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 4: 30,000 (25/2)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1), 10,000 (23/2)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1), 20,000 (23/2)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1), 15,000 (23/2)

Manganoho Straights - Site 1: 60,000 (13/2)

15/02/2026

With the power outages and road closures around we have limited staff at work and will be available for emergencies only. Please take care out there.

13/02/2026

Spore Counts Update

Conditions in the past few days have been extremely conducive for spore formation in any area that has had rainfall or heavy dews. Further rain over the weekend is likely to continue to trend.

We would strongly advise you keep a close eye on spore counts in the next few days. If you are going to spray paddocks for spore control it is likely time to have your plan in place and get on to it.

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1), 30,000 (3/2)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1), 10,000 (3/2)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1), 5000 (4/2), 10,000 (11/2)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 10,000 (3/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (3/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 20,000 (3/2)

Mellington - Site 1: 0 (21/1)
Mellington - Site 2: 5000 (21/1)
Mellington - Site 3: 5000 (21/1)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1), 5000 (13/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1), 10,000 (sprayed) (13/2)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1), 50,000 (13/2)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1)

Manganoho Straights - Site 1: 60,000 (13/2)

11/02/2026

February 2026 Newsletter

04/02/2026

Spore Count Updates 04.02.26

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1), 30,000 (3/2)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1), 10,000 (3/2)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1), 5000 (4/2)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 10,000 (3/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (3/2)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 20,000 (3/2)

Mellington - Site 1: 0 (21/1)
Mellington - Site 2: 5000 (21/1)
Mellington - Site 3: 5000 (21/1)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1)

28/01/2026

Spore Count Updates 30.01.26

Upper Turakina Valley – Site 1: 15,000 (20/1)
Upper Turakina Valley – Site 2: 20,000 (20/1)

Lower Turakina Valley – Site 1: 35,000 (29/1)

Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 1: 5000 (21/1)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 2: 0 (21/1)
Turakina Valley, Otairi - Site 3: 5000 (21/1)

Silverhope – Site 1: 5000 (23/1)

Ohingaiti River Flats – Site 1: 5000 (21/1), 5000 (30/1)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 2: 15,000 (21/1), 40,000 (30/1)
Ohingaiti River Flats - Site 3: 5,000 (21/1), 0 (30/1)

Mangahoe Valley – Site 1: 65,000 (28/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 2: 5,000 (30/1)
Mangahoe Valley - Site 3: 0 (30/1)

Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 1: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 2: 0 (29/1)
Otara Road, Ohingaiti – Site 3: 15,000 (29/1)