Displaying items by tag: animal health

One of the country's former experts in animal welfare is taking the new Government to task over its plans to allow the export of live cattle.

Over the last 13 years, Southland dairy farmers Caleb and Paula Hamill have worked hard to realise their dream of farm ownership.

A New Zealand animal welfare expert has described live export animals as "a disgraceful trade".

Authorities in both the United Kingdom and Canada have now approved the use of methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer.

Amid reports of an increase in the number of parvovirus cases, the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is calling on dog owners to prioritise essential vaccinations.

A vaccine, claimed to be the first specific product against Streptococcus uberis, the most common cause of environmental mastitis in New Zealand, was launched here last month.

Leptospirosis is widespread on New Zealand livestock farms and a webinar hosted by Zoetis on March 19 will provide resources and insights into understanding and preventing the disease.

Around 5% of ewes in New Zealand will have problems with their udders (udder defects).

Leptospirosis is widespread on New Zealand livestock farms and a webinar, hosted by Zoetis on March 19, will provide resource, and offer insights into understanding and preventing the disease.

As scorching summer temperatures persist, what dairy farmers feed their cows can help beat the heat and protect milk production.