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Southern Pet Foods is a proud family-owned business in Southland.

Down Cow

Supplying Cows for Pet Food

Southern Pet Foods – Southland, NZ
We accept live cows for raw pet food processing if they meet MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) guidelines.

We Can Accept Cows That Have:

Unwanted but healthy condition
Withholding periods (e.g. antibiotics, dry cow)
Mastitis (but not black or gangrenous)
Injuries like breaks or dislocations
Calving paralysis (within 4 days of calving)
Arthritis
Eczema
Johne’s disease
Milk fever or grass staggers (with a vet’s statement)
Are still alive but unable to stand (down cows)

We Cannot Accept Cows That Are:

Already deceased
Have black or gangrenous mastitis
Suffering from blood poisoning
Diagnosed with TB (Tuberculosis)
Infected with Salmonella, Listeria, Ketosis, or Acidosis
Showing signs of systemic illness

MSD Form

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Bobby calf

Supplying Calves for Pet Food

Southern Pet Foods – Southland, NZ
We accept live calves for raw pet food processing under MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) guidelines. Our team is committed to offering a humane, efficient, and well-organised service throughout the busy calving season.

We Can Accept Calves That Are:

Alive on arrival
Any age for on-farm slaughter only
Fed penicillin milk (please inform the driver)
Fed within 24 hours prior to on-farm slaughter if over 24 hours old
Without tags – tags are not required

We Cannot Accept Calves That Are:

Already deceased
Sick or showing signs of systemic illness

Important Supplier Information:

Calves do NOT need to be 4 days old for on-farm slaughter
Calves for live transport must be at least 4 days old
Live transport must be arranged and paid for by the farmer
Farms with regular collections are not required to submit an ASD or NAIT form for each pickup
However, a Young Calf Supplier Statement is required to cover collections for 2024

Collection Schedule & Availability:

Southland & Surrounding Areas:
On-farm slaughter available 5–6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
Frequency may increase based on demand

MSD Form

CONTACT

Deer

Deer Disposal

Southern Pet Foods purchases deer from MPI-approved Wild Game suppliers for use in our raw pet food processing.

If you are an approved supplier or would like information on how to become one, please get in touch with us directly.

MSD Form

CONTACT

Sheep

Supplying Sheep for Pet Food

Southern Pet Foods purchases sheep for use in our raw pet food processing.

If you have sheep available or would like more information about supplying, please contact our team — we’re happy to help.

MSD Form

CONTACT

GOAT

Supplying Goats for Pet Food

Southern Pet Foods accepts goats for raw pet food processing. If you have goats available, we’d love to hear from you.

Animal Status Declaration (ASD) Form Required

If you are supplying sheep, goats, deer, or horses, you must provide an Animal Status Declaration (ASD) form each time.

MSD Form

CONTACT

Book a Collection or Submit Your Stock Forms

Stock Declaration Forms

Download and complete our stock declaration form before collection:

[Download MSD Form]

Have questions or ready to book?

Call or text Cameron: 0274 340 902
Email: admin@fordes.co.nz

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Finding Your Way to Southern Pet Food

We're based in the heart of Southland, proudly serving local farms and pet owners across the region. Get in touch to arrange a visit, pickup, or delivery.

1093 Hundred Line Road East, South Hillend 9783