Displaying items by tag: sheep
Sheep handling made easier
Hecton Products, whose name is familiar to many New Zealand sheep farmers, has a new product — Mobile Stock Worker.
Sheep milk industry eyeing dairy farmers
The sheep milk industry is setting its sights on the dairy industry as it looks to pick up more farmer suppliers.
Udderly important research provides answers
While udders are vital for lamb survival, surprisingly little research has been done on udder health.
Wool man launches anti-synthetics petition
Every time you wash synthetic clothes, micro fibres of plastic are washed into the waterways, says Devold Wool Direct general manager and member of the International Wool Textile Board, Craig Smith.
More woolly yarns or progress?
The Wool Industry Working Group has found common ground that all players in the industry agree on, says chairman Miles Anderson.
Biosecurity levy increase for red meat farmers
Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to pay a biosecurity levy of $2/head of cattle, an increase of $1.55/head on the original levy.
Pneumonia and pleurisy in sheep
Simmentals first choice
Superior weight gain makes Simmentals the breed of choice for Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Mark Copland.
Get ewes in shape for lambing
High-end woollen flooring offers opportunity
Demand for high-end woollen flooring is in resurgence globally, says Cavalier chief executive Paul Alston.