The sun is out again for Southland bull beef farmers Ben Walling and Sarah Flintoft, who started the year in the fear of being struck down with Mycoplasma bovis for a second time.
Biosecurity isn't just about border control at the airport or ports, writes Nita Harding, DairyNZ technical policy advisor.
Prices were up on average $400 at the 30th Annual Kikitangeo Romney stud ram sale.
Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.
A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.
Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.
Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.
New Zealand's first professional dairy cow hoof trimmer has fulfilled a long-held dream, setting up a training institute to bring internationally recognised standards of hoofcare to the industry.
Facial eczema in dairy cattle can cause significant production losses without visible symptoms, says a new group formed to raise awareness of the disease.
Most clinical mastitis occurs over calving, so if you’ve had a good spring, you probably feel like you’re in the clear.
A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.
Most of the damage caused by facial eczema (FE) is subclinical (no obvious external signs) and goes unnoticed until it’s too late, comments Agritrade.
A big drop in sheep measles prevalence has occurred during the past 12 months.
For strong wool sheep, lice infection is a nuisance more than a hefty financial cost. But, for fine wool sheep the financial toll is much greater.
Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.
Dairy goat farmers should carefully plan the feed requirements during the lead up to transition and the early lactation period.
Ketosis in any of its forms can lead to sudden and catastrophic loss levels at kidding time.
Scabby mouth is also called contagious ecthyma, or contagious pustular dermatitis.
New regulations on caring for cows while they are off-paddock have taken effect.
Heat stress has a big effect on reproduction, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.
BVD is a viral disease of cattle with a big economic impact.
New Lincoln University research shows analysing a farmer’s personal characteristics is important when dealing with their anxiety.
Bull breeder Peter Maxwell manages a bull stud in central Auckland. Here's how he uses NAIT.
The code of welfare for dairy cattle has been amended to address behavioural needs and off-paddock systems, says the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC).
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