Summer on the Farm
Is the heat knocking the shine off some stock?
Simple, Practical Support for the Warmest Months of the Year
Summer on a New Zealand farm means early starts, warm days, and adjusting to whatever the season brings. As things heat up and conditions shift, many farmers look for ways to support their animals, manage seasonal pressure, and keep day-to-day routines running smoothly.
At HFS, we offer homeopathic and natural options that farmers across the country use as part of their regular management approach. Below you’ll find the products most commonly chosen during summer. They are easy to use, flexible, and suitable for all types of farming systems.
Mastitis – Supporting Udder Health Through Summer
Heat, stress, and pasture changes may shift how stock behave or present through the season. Many farmers incorporate homeopathic support alongside their usual routines.
SSC
SSC is a widely used general support option for Sub clinical mastitis and swelling of the udder.
BBU
BBU is used when farmers observe changes in udder appearance or off coloured milk.
PBS
PBS is used when farmers observe changes in udder appearance or milk consistency, like yellow clumps.
Gunpowder
Gunpowder is used when managing long standing or persistent situations.
Udder combo 1
Udder combo 1 is a broad spectrum product for a range of udder related observations like yellow clumps in the milk.
Udder combo 2
Udder combo 2 is a broad spectrum product for a range of udder related observations like pain and heat in the udder.
MA Complex
MA Complex is chosen during periods of fluctuating or high cell count.
MA Special
MA Special is often chosen to follow on from MA Complex.
Parasites – Summer Monitoring and Management
Warmer weather often means farmers are keeping a closer eye on parasite pressure, especially in younger stock. Our range offers practical tools that many find easy to incorporate into their seasonal routine.
Commonly used options:
Vermis Complex — A popular all rounder used across multiple livestock classes.
Pediculi — Selected during lice season.
Bacillinum — Used when animals show typical signs related to like ringworm.
Tick Combo — For general tick season support.
Fasciola — Used when farms are monitoring for liver fluke.
Fly Combo — Included on many farms as part of their fly season programme.
Full Moon Drenching Reminder
For the best "bang for your buck" drenching around the full moon is our go to. As best practice, we recommend pairing these two products:
Herbal Digestive Drench (as a nutrient focused tonic).
Vermis Complex (following the Herbal Digestive Drench, Vermis is added to the water troughs on 3 consecutive day of the week, throughout the month).
This system is easy to follow and suits busy summer workloads.
Natural Teat Conditioner
A Farmer Favourite
Our Natural Teat Conditioner is used by herds around the country as part of their after milking routine. Farmers appreciate its simplicity, natural ingredients and compatibility with standard spray units.
Grass Staggers – Seasonal Considerations
Some farms notice an increase in grass related pressure as summer progresses, especially where high endophyte pastures are present.
Products farmers often use at this time:
GS Nosode — Commonly added ahead of expected seasonal pressure.
Stramonium — Chosen by farmers when animals appear unsettled or reactive during high risk periods.
Bloat – Planning Around Feed Conditions
Facial Eczema – Getting Set for the Season
FE season creeps in quietly, and many farmers prefer to set up early.
Popular summer choices include:
FE Nosode — Added by farmers before and during their usual risk window.
Hypericum — Used when animals spend long hours in hot, bright conditions.
Alfalfa, Minerals & Chelidonium — Selected by those who like to support stock during times of seasonal change.
Rotavirus – For Farms with Previous History
Where Rotavirus has been a seasonal issue, farmers often prefer a structured pattern of support throughout gestation.
Commonly followed sequence:
Each given twice daily for 7 days approximately every 2 months to the whole herd.
Farmers tell us this stepped approach is easy to follow and fits smoothly into their existing routines.
Homeopathic Farm Services Ltd is a small, unique, innovative business supplying quality homeopathic products and professional information, education, guidelines and support in the safe and effective use of homeopathy.
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