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Singles make big gains

While much of the focus in the early weaning trials has been on twins, there are even bigger gains to be made for single lambs born on herb mixes.

Herb pastures allow for early weaning

For several years scientists at Massey University have promoted the idea of using herb pasture mixes such as chicory, plantain and red and white clover.

What’s the beef?

Eating beef in the Indian state of Maharashtra now gives diners something extra to chew on – arrest, jail and a fine.

Beefing up magnesium via feed

Trinn Parker County manager for BEC Feed Solutions NZ.

A new magnesium-rich feed blend will help beef farmers defeat hypomagnesaemia (magnesium deficiency) and milk fever (calcium deficiency), says the supplier, BEC Feed Solutions.

It doesn’t have to be a dog’s life

Farmer Gary Jefferies and his top Huntaway Rose.

Summertime brings its own demands on hard-working King Country dogs that work the hills and valleys for their bosses, day in and day out.

Vets must look at product stewardship

Veterinarians working in agriculture have some major issues on product stewardship looming, says Mark Hosking, managing director of Franklin Vets.

Patience needed with dry pastures

Don't be tempted to give stock a “pick” at parched pastures as soon as they green-up after rain.

Sheep and beef can match dairy grazing

Wintering dairy cows may be a useful pasture development tool but once the bulk of the regrassing’s done, sheep and beef can at least match the returns, say award winning North Otago farmers Blair and Jane Smith.

Farmers on notice over dairy water quality

One in five Fonterra suppliers is on notice to improve the quality of their milking shed water.

The place of bio- control agents

Californian thistle is a major problem on New Zealand farms.

Former AgResearch scientist Tom Fraser, who ran the recent field day, says there is a lot of potential for biological control, but it can be very slow.