Rearing young stock on single species grazing systems under irrigation may become very challenging as there is often no alternative species grazing to help reduce parasite burdens on the pasture.

Evaluation of what is an adequate level of trace minerals is generally based on population in sample analysis of large numbers of animals not dead or dying, and the resultant levels are deemed adequate.

Parasites in sheep will become more of a problem for New Zealand farmers as temperatures rise with climate change, says AgResearch principal scientist John McEwan.

Despite a tough year or two for dryland farmers in North Canterbury, Hawarden Suffolk stud breeder Penni Loffhagen is philosophical.

Autumn is here and with it come diseases associated with damp conditions. One such can be coccidiosis during the post-weaning period.

James and Denise Anderson take pride in being able to finish all their sheep and cattle at Awatere Station, Southland.

Veterinarians are urging farmers to work with them to address antibiotic resistance in dairy cattle.

New Zealand farmers and growers are one step closer to accessing new, improved technologies and products to keep them internationally competitive.

The National Policy Direction for Pest Management has come into effect.

The latest Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) will be under the spotlight when Australia hosts an international genetics conference in Lorne, Victoria, next month.