Homeopathic Farm Services

23/11/2025

When cows start showing signs of stiffness or discomfort, it’s often their musculoskeletal system calling out for support. Long walks, repetitive movement, slips, uneven races, they all put pressure on cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bone.

That’s where RRA comes in.

This natural combination of Ruta grav, Rhus tox, and Arnica is designed to support cows when they’re sore, stiff, or recovering from strain:

Ruta grav – supports tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue.
Rhus tox – ideal for stiffness that improves with movement.
Arnica – helps with muscle soreness, strain, and general knocks.

Together, they create a well-rounded support system for the everyday wear and tear dairy cows face — especially through busy times, long walking distances, or when the ground conditions are less than ideal.

RRA fits perfectly with a proactive approach to herd welfare: gentle, effective support that helps your cows stay mobile, comfortable, and ready to perform.

22/11/2025

When it comes to lameness, early support makes all the difference. Catching those first signs like a shorter stride, a cow hanging back, or that subtle “not quite right” feel, gives you the perfect window to step in before things escalate.

That’s where Hoof Combo comes in.
This natural blend of Arnica, Ledum, and Silica is designed to support cows right at that early stage:

Arnica for supporting bruising, strain and general soreness.
Ledum for punctures, stone bruises, and sharp-object trauma.
Silica for strengthening and supporting hoof health from within.

It’s a gentle but powerful trio that fits perfectly with our philosophy of proactive, whole herd care.

For farmers wanting to keep cows comfortable, mobile, and performing well, especially through wet spells, long races, or high-pressure periods, Hoof Combo is a simple tool that works alongside your everyday management.

Your cows tell you a lot through their stride. With early attention and natural support, you can keep them moving freely and feeling good.

21/11/2025

It’s amazing how much a cow tells us through her stride. When movement starts to change, even slightly, it’s often the first sign that something’s not right. Paying attention early can make all the difference.

Here in NZ, long races, soft spring feet, wet conditions, and the daily pressure of getting cows to and from the shed can all chip away at hoof health. And once a cow is lame, everything changes — milk drops, fertility takes a hit, and her whole demeanor shifts. She’s uncomfortable, stressed, and not performing the way she should.

Early intervention is the game changer. Spotting those subtle head-bobs, shortened strides, or cows hanging back can save weeks of recovery time and a lot of heartache. A comfortable cow is a productive cow, and every a small improvement in mobility shows up in the vat and in herd morale.

At HFS, we’re all about supporting farmers who want to keep their cows moving freely and comfortably. Natural, proactive herd care isn’t just a “nice to have” it’s a practical, effective approach that protects the wellbeing of the herd and supports long-term performance on farm.

20/11/2025

Stramonium – the “calm the farm” remedy for the big lads in the paddock.

When we talk about mental and emotional balance in the herd, we often jump straight to cows but the boys deserve a mention too. Bulls can switch from steady to stroppy pretty quickly, especially during mating pressure or when routines change. That jumpy, unpredictable, or overly aggressive behaviour is exactly where Stramonium can lend a hand.

Stramonium is traditionally used to support animals showing heightened fear, agitation or sudden bursts of aggression. It assists in helping them settle, refocus and stay safer to work with. Farmers who know its value often keep it close during the busy breeding period.

It’s also a handy remedy to consider when you’re spotting early signs of grass staggers, those twitchy, over reactive, easily startled behaviours that tell you something’s not right. While mineral management is still key, Stramonium supports the animal’s mental and neurological calm during those early clinical signs.

If you’re looking to round out your herd’s mental and emotional toolkit, bulls included, Stramonium is a quiet achiever worth having in the shed.

19/11/2025

Supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of our dairy animals is just as important as looking after their physical health. That’s why Travel Combo continues to be one of our top-selling remedies.

Travel Combo brings together a targeted combination of ingredients designed to help animals through moments of change like transport, yarding, weather events, new environments, or any shift from their usual routine.

It’s formulated to assist with fear, fright, and shock, promoting a sense of calm and helping animals settle more quickly.

If you're looking for a simple and natural way to support your animals during stressful times, Travel Combo is a great place to start.

18/11/2025

We talk a lot about feed, production, lameness, mastitis… but not so much about what’s going on between the ears of our herd. Yep, cows do have an emotional and mental side, and it absolutely affects how they cope, behave, and produce.

Cows are creatures of habit. They like calm, predictable routines. When things get noisy, rushed, or stressful — new staff in the shed, dogs running a bit too hot, long walks, rough handling, sudden weather changes — it all adds up. Stress hormones rise, rumen slows down, milk can drop, and they become more reactive in the yard.

A few things we often see on-farm when the girls are feeling pressured:
Restlessness in the yard
Slower let-down or holding milk
More kicking or tail flicking
Pushing, bunching or hesitation at the shed entrance
Reduced grazing time
That “off” look you can spot a mile away

Creating a calm environment goes a long way. Gentle handling, consistent routines, low-pressure stock movement, and giving them time to do things at cow pace keeps the whole herd settled — and a settled herd is a productive herd.
At the end of the day, happy cows really do make for happy farmers.

10/11/2025

Fluctuating cell counts, clots in the foremilk, or swollen, hot quarters — mastitis can take many forms and cause real frustration for farmers.

It’s an inflammation of the udder, often triggered when bacteria enter through the teat, but stress, weather changes, and lowered immunity can all make cows more vulnerable.

The key to managing mastitis is early recognition and good overall herd support — keeping the udder’s natural defences strong and helping recovery when infection strikes.

Check out our website with our latest blog post for more about this topic.

07/11/2025

HFS ; November Newsletter 2025 -

Ask any dairy farmer and they’ll tell you — mastitis can sneak up fast and cause a real headache. From fluctuating cell counts to full blown clinical cases, keeping udders healthy is an ongoing challenge. But the good news is, there are gentle, natural ways to support your herd’s immunity and ...

04/11/2025

Post weaning is all about helping calves grow to their full potential.

FEED IS KEY!

Keeping them stress-free and fully feed as they grow will keep the worm burden down and help them grow into strong, healthy heifers.

- Plenty of good grass.
- Fresh clean water.
- Support gut health naturally with Herbal Digestive Drench and Calf Combo.
- Keep on top of worms with HDD and Vermis Complex which works great around the full moon.

29/10/2025

If you are experiencing cases of subclinical mastitis SSC might be the product for you. This combination is a popular one with many of our customers.

We have many options available when is comes to mastitis, so get in touch with our team to see if we have something that could assist your herd.

28/10/2025

27/10/2025

Have you tried our Natural Teat Conditioner.

We offer a discount for those purchasing 5 or more containers and 10 or more containers.
If you are wanting to order these bulk amounts, please call us on (07) 858 423.