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![Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints
Council bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.
![Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
![Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
![Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
!['Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
![Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
!['Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
![Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms
More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.
!['Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
!['Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
![Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
![More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
![Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
!['Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
!['Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'
Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.
![Take care on rural roads on Moo-ving Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Take care on rural roads on Moo-ving Day
Thousands of cows are moved about the country on or around June 1.
![Rain gives eczema spores and parasitic worms a boost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rain gives eczema spores and parasitic worms a boost
Rain coming after a drought creates an ideal environment for both good and bad things.
![Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
!['Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?
The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.
![First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared
The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.