
Happy hooves, happy herd
Hardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.
Hardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.
Aodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Opinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.
Animal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.
The scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.
OPINION: Tick-borne diseases are an ongoing battle for farmers.
Tony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.
The decision 30 years ago to breed a sheep requiring little drenching was a game-changer.
A team of researchers are focused on eradicating the fungus associated with facial eczema.
Mastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.
Scientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.
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.
A quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Opinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.
A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.
OPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.
'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.”
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.