Farm Health

Monthly dog dosing will close measles gap

Requiring that all dogs on sheep farms be treated every four weeks for sheep measles is a significant step in reducing the impact of the parasite, says Dan Lynch.

Better M. bovis test on the cards

A small, Auckland research firm is developing a more sensitive test for Mycoplasma bovis.

Re-consider pre-lamb shearing

Farmers are being urged to consider delaying pre-lamb shearing this winter as feed resources in many parts of the country are already stretched.

Breeding hoggets can improve ewe performance

Breeding hoggets at eight months of age can improve a ewe’s lifetime productivity.

Getting hoggets ready for breeding

While breeding hoggets can potentially increase the number of lambs weaned and income – it needs to be well managed to be successful.

High risk for parasites and fly strike

Extreme weather conditions are increasing the twin risks of internal parasites and fly strike on sheep.

Treat milk area like a kitchen

Strict hygiene standards on dairy farms will be an important part of long-term export market protection, say award-winning Waikato farmers Adrian and Pauline Ball.

Controlling and managing flystrike

During the past three decades, there has been a marked shift from saturation, to low-volume dipping methods.

No magic bullet to fly control

There is no “one-size fits all” approach when it comes to effective prevention and treatment of flystrike.

Ensuring cows are ok to transport

What you need to know about transporting cull cows.

Be on the lookout for summer’s scourge

Warm summer temperatures bring with them the heightened risk of the production-limiting disease Facial Eczema (FE).

Keeping your farm protected

Biosecurity isn't just about border control at the airport or ports, writes Nita Harding, DairyNZ technical policy advisor.

Oral-free rams sell well

Prices were up on average $400 at the 30th Annual Kikitangeo Romney stud ram sale.

Closer ties between farmers strengthen traceability

Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.

Trial aimed at reducing lamb drenching

A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.

$100k annual cost for dairy farmers

Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.

Pig virus on the march

A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.

Facial eczema – the hidden killer

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.