Displaying items by tag: Massey University

Work has begun on a new $45 million food research facility to support New Zealand’s exports.

Except for veterinary science, all Massey University agricultural academic courses are now in one school – the School of Agriculture headed by Professor Peter Kemp.

Leptospirosis is still severely under-reported, says a researcher of the disease.

New research from Massey University suggests that lambs can be successfully weaned lighter and earlier, with benefits for the mother as well.

Kate Stewart, helped by a pet ram lamb Skippy, won this year’s Massey University Rural News Group-sponsored video competition.

Massey University is to create a new standalone vet school, separating it out from the present Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences.

Irish grasslands researcher Dr Phil Creighton is leading a project looking at new grass species to improve ewe performance and speed the growth rate of lambs.

Massey University has signed as a sponsor of the Ahuwhenua Trophy, awarded annually to the country’s premier Māori farmer.

Early results from a Massey University study show animal vaccinations are effective in preventing leptospirosis shedding in NZ dairy cattle, reducing exposure to humans.

An animal health academic is urging best practice as a means of precluding the spread of disease.