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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

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

South Island Sales Manager

M. 027 588 5961
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Phillippa Foster

Phillippa Foster

FIL Area Manager

Otago, Ranfurly & Omakau

M. 027 549 8182
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News & advice

Shed shutdown: finishing the season off right

Shed shutdown: finishing the season off right

20 Apr 2026

Leave your milking plant clean and sanitary so you can hit the ground running next season.

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Why teat condition matters during dry off

17 Apr 2026

Tania Earnshaw, FIL Area Manager for South Waikato & Matamata, has some quick tips to help ensure the lead up to dry off goes smoothly.

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Focusing on teat condition during late lactation

7 Apr 2026

Maintaining teat condition in late lactation is crucial before drying off the herd.

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What Our Farmers Say

Tim Rivers
Simple changes make significant improvements for Central Otago farmer

Clinical mastitis cases and SCC levels have dropped significantly after 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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