Displaying items by tag: animal health

Successfully breeding what they call their "Corriedale 2.0" sheep is paying dividends for Robin and Pip Wilson of Wilfield Stud, West Melton.

DairyNZ solutions and development specialist Odette Chauncy summarises the industry evidence behind different types of semen, so you can know what to expect before you give it a shot.

Hit the ground running this mating with these foundations for success.

Weaning, drafting, drenching and shearing create the perfect environment for pneumonia and pleurisy in lambs.

Warm summer weather heightens the risk of flystrike.

Sheep production systems in New Zealand have adapted and evolved over the past 30 years to match the drivers of on-farm income.

Don't get caught with worms you can’t kill.

New Zealand's genetics landscape will continue to evolve, says outgoing New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend.

The anticipated El Niño summer is expected to heighten the risk of facial eczema (FE) and SealesWinslow consultant Nutritionist Paul Sharp says getting a preventative plan ready now will help protect animal health and bottom lines.

Facial Eczema (FE) is a production-limiting, potentially fatal disease that affects both sheep and cattle.