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Otago

Our Otago Area Managers are on the ground supporting dairy farmers like you – our extended family – with NZ made products and proven expertise, helping you perform at your best every season.

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Meet your local reps

Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson

South Island Sales Manager

Based in Canterbury

M. 021 047 7443
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Jenna Butson

Jenna Butson

FIL Area Manager

Otago, Ranfurly & Omakau

M. 027 549 8182
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Kirk Falconer

Kirk Falconer

FIL Area Manager

South Canterbury & North Otago

M. 027 491 2966
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News & advice

Chlorine: How to use it in the dairy

Chlorine: How to use it in the dairy

4 Dec 2023

Chlorine plays a crucial role in maintaining dairy hygiene, serving various purposes: cleaning the plant, water treatment, and removal of moss and ...

ViewTips to avoid Thermoduric grades over summer

Tips to avoid Thermoduric grades over summer

24 Nov 2023

There is a range of visual inspections you can do to reduce the occurrence of Thermoduric grades. By doing these checks regularly, particularly ...

ViewTips for avoiding bacterial grades over summer

Tips for avoiding bacterial grades over summer

15 Nov 2023

The warmer temperatures through the summer months provide an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.

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What Our Farmers Say

Tim Rivers
Simple changes make significant improvements for Central Otago farmer

Clinical mastitis cases and somatic cell count (SCC) levels have dropped significantly after Central Otago dairy farmer Tim Rivers made small but critical animal health improvements with the help from FIL. This has led to a significant reduction in the use of drugs in the 1,200-cow herd.

Tim Rivers - Otago

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How Oamaru farmer solved a seven-year mastitis problem

“Knowledge is power” says Farm Manager Sarah Smart, who had experienced a high incidence of clinical mastitis for seven years and was treating 20 percent of the herd annually. Today, the herd’s SCC is the lowest it has ever been.

Sarah Smart - Otago

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