80 | nzdairy AAH-BOTU-2026-030 Purchase a 5L of TURBO® or BOSS® Pour on and you‘ll receive a waterproof, breathable and ultra-quiet Huntech Wet Weather Jacket* . Alleva Animal Health Limited, 1/116a Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland. DMISorb®, TURBO® and BOSS® are registered trademarks of Alleva Animal Health Ltd. TURBO Pour-on (A011722) and BOSS Pour-On (A010817) are registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997. See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions. *Jacket may differ to image advertised. Available while stocks last. PROUDLY NZ OWNED Alleva are proud to support Global Veterinary Services Rain resistant for peace of mind when treating in variable conditions. Formulated using Alleva’s DMI-Sorb® formulation system to prevent run-off as well as enhance active-ingredient delivery and absorption. RURAL SERVICES » Global Veterinary Services Helping clients improve efficiency and performance Alexia Anderson Global Veterinary Services (GVS) has come a long way since its humble beginnings, growing from a small practice into what it is today. What started as a two-person practice operating from a run-down building in Gordonton, has evolved into one of Waikato’s leading mixed-animal veterinary businesses. GVS, established in 2010 by Dr Andrew Gore and Chris Gore, is now supported by a team of 18 permanent staff working across two purpose-built facilities. Today, production animals account for close to 70 per cent of the business, with the remainder made up of companion animals, exotic services, lifestyle blocks and animal control services for Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils. General manager Jono Gore says the company has expanded significantly over the past 16 years, while remaining committed to delivering value for clients, their animals and the wider community. There was a sense of pride at GVS, knowing it had built a respected reputation over the years, while staying true to its values, and overcoming challenges to build a highly sustainable business. Pregnancy testing remains one of GVS’ core strengths, prompting the business to invest heavily in technology, specialist expertise and client services. The clinic supports farms through herd health planning, antibiotic stewardship, staff training and practical on-farm assistance. Dedicated production and companion animal teams now provide greater depth of knowledge, supported by a full hospital facility featuring digital x-rays, ultrasound technology and an in-house laboratory. The clinic is also introducing proprietary on-farm management software designed to provide clients with instant digital records before veterinarians leave the property. Jono believes the key role of veterinarians is to create strong relationships built on trust, ultimately allowing GVS to partner with farmers and their teams to improve animal health, while assisting their job of farming. “We encourage preventative medicine, helping farmers invest wisely today to secure better production and welfare outcomes tomorrow.” As farming businesses face ongoing pressure around regulation, environmental expectations, labour availability and profitability, GVS has focused on helping clients improve efficiency and performance. The clinic supports farms through herd health planning, antibiotic stewardship, staff training and practical on-farm assistance, while also helping farmers identify opportunities to improve profitability through stronger reproductive performance and animal health outcomes. Jono says milk quality, including somatic cell count and mastitis management, remains a major Whatawhata & Gordonton 07 210 4562 Helping you to achieve great results. focus for many dairy farmers, alongside achieving strong six-week in-calf rates. Relationships between veterinarians and farmers continue to be a focus of the business. “A strong clinic-farmer relationship is critical. There is so much involved in creating a high performing dairy farm and staying on top of this with good communication makes a big difference.” In conjunction with veterinary services, GVS is involved in supporting local communities through agricultural education, student placements and partnerships with local businesses wherever possible. Looking ahead, Jono believes technology will continue to play a major role in shaping the future of both veterinary services and dairy farming. “We are always looking for better ways to share information, with the aim to improve situational awareness,” he says. “A deeper, more accurate understanding of what is happening on-farm enables more effective and timely interventions.”
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