SHOULD WE forget faecal egg counting and target worm treatment by animal performance instead?

Two farm industry groups are joining the national farm database FarmsOnLine.

More than 30,000 farmers have signed up for the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme for cattle and deer ahead of the mandatory implementation for cattle on July 1.

EXPECT MORE consistent and more explicit direction from your vet on transporting compromised livestock in the wake of a nationwide series of roadshows, says the Ministry of Primary Industries.

With statistics showing dairy compliance rates have reached 91% for the 2011/2012 season, Horizons region dairy farmers deserve a pat on the back, says Federated Farmers Manawatu/Rangitikei provincial president and Dairy Industry Group vice-chairperson Andrew Hoggard.

Uk researchers have been given funding to develop a system to ‘knock down’ genes in varroa mites, causing them to die.

With 'cow pooling' in the spotlight following TV One's Sunday programme, Federated Farmers Rural Butchers believes it has a role to play in reconnecting the public to their food.

USING BREEDING values as part of your bull buying strategy could add thousands of dollars to the bottom line of your business – but only if you, or your agent, understand the principals and, crucially, financial implications.

People in charge of cattle and deer can now register for the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme. The scheme will be mandatory for cattle from July 1 this year and deer from March, 2013.