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Handheld ultraound

Bridging the Skills Gap: Clarius Intelligence Features are Democratizing Ultrasound for Every Veterinarian Caring for Companion Animals

Learn why Clarius handheld ultrasound scanners have become the go-to solution for veterinarians seeking affordable, high-performance wireless imaging.

Company update

Capes Medical Supplies closing for annual stocktake

We'll be closing for a few days at the end of June for our annual stocktake.

Conference

We're heading to GPCME 2026. And we've got a lot to show you

The General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition (GPCME) is one of the highlights of our year. Swing past Stand 167 for exclusive mid-year deals, new product launches, and the chance to win morning tea for your whole team.

Wound care

Are You Trading Infection Control for Impaired Healing?

Chlorhexidine gluconate has earned its place as a standard antiseptic in clinical settings. It reduces bacterial surface counts quickly and significantly after application — a genuine short-term win. But a growing body of evidence, including research by Cheong et al. (2022), reveals a troubling trade-off hiding beneath that initial benefit.

Giving back

Let's beat breast cancer together! Why we're going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Breast cancer touches almost every family in Aotearoa. This Pink Ribbon Day, we're doing something about it — and we'd love you to join us.

Wound care

Looking for cost-effective wound care that's clinically proven?

ActivHeal® — the NHS’s trusted wound care range — is proving that New Zealand clinicians and aged care providers don’t have to choose between outstanding patient outcomes and affordable consumables.

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