
Understanding the risk of facial eczema
A new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.
A new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.
'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'
From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
AgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
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A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.
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'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'
“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."
Council bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.