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Does a full moon really induce labor in pregnant women? Scientists examining this old wives’ tale find conflicting evidence.
But a new study suggests some truth in this folklore, for dairy cows, at least. Researchers at the University of Tokyo analysed the birth timing of 400 Holstein Friesian cows. Reviewing the records of full-term spontaneous cow deliveries during a three-year period, the researchers found birth frequency increased as the full moon neared. In fact, the number of births peaked at the near-full and full moon, the researchers say.
The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition has removed 33,418 wild goats over the past three years.
New Zealand needs a new healthcare model to address rising rates of obesity in rural communities, with the current system leaving many patients unable to access effective treatment or long-term support, warn GPs.
Southland farmers are being urged to put safety first, following a spike in tip offs about risky handling of wind-damaged trees
Third-generation Ashburton dairy farmers TJ and Mark Stewart are no strangers to adapting and evolving.
When American retail giant Cosco came to audit Open Country Dairy’s new butter plant at the Waharoa site and give the green light to supply their American stores, they allowed themselves a week for the exercise.
Fonterra chair Peter McBride says the divestment of Mainland Group is their last significant asset sale and signals the end of structural changes.
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports into the US is doing good things for global trade, according…
Seen a giant cheese roll rolling along Southland’s roads?
