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Manawatu - Whanganui

Our Manawatu - Whanganui 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

Nikos Smith

Nikos Smith

FIL Area Manager

Whanganui & Manawatu

M. 027 279 8860
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News & advice

Milking plant start up

Milking plant start up

1 Jul 2025

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

ViewChoosing the right teat spray

Choosing the right teat spray

17 Jun 2025

Having good teat care practices and selecting the most appropriate teat spray for the herd is crucial in the prevention of mastitis.

ViewRapid Mastitis Testing: When and why

Rapid Mastitis Testing: When and why

9 Jun 2025

The Rapid Mastitis Test (RMT) is a quick and simple diagnostic tool for detecting mastitis or high somatic cell count (SCC).

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What our farmers say

Andrew Hardie
How Farmer Andrew Hardie managed contagious Staph aureus mastitis in his herd

In 2017, a Herd Screen revealed 130 cows were infected with Staph aureus. This was the start of a journey to reducing and controlling mastitis through a vigilant approach to herd management, pathogen identification and targeted treatments. 

Andrew Hardie - Manawatu - Whanganui

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