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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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Kirstin Manson

Kirstin Manson

FIL Area Manager

South Canterbury & North Otago

M. 027 491 2966
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Phillippa Foster

Phillippa Foster

FIL Area Manager

Otago, Ranfurly & Omakau

M. 027 549 8182
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News & advice

Milking plant start up

Milking plant start up

13 Jul 2026

There are several procedures around the milking plant that can be done to help kick off the season grade free.

ViewSimple steps to reduce mastitis in early lactation

Simple steps to reduce mastitis in early lactation

30 Jun 2026

Mike Robinson, FIL National Sales Manager, shares straightforward steps to help reduce mastitis during the critical early days of lactation.

ViewSupporting teat health year-round with advanced emollient science

Supporting teat health year-round with advanced emollient science

15 May 2026

FIL’s Active Teat Conditioner is an emollient additive for teat sprays that boosts teat condition and protection.

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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

Read moreSarah Smart
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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