Displaying items by tag: animal health

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 08:55

New chair for genetics governance group

Fifth-generation dairy farmer Rebecca Keoghan is the new independent chair of the Animal Evaluation Governance Group.

Published in General News
Thursday, 13 February 2025 11:55

Deer farmer targets poor performers, saves money

Management practices that aim to cull the poor performers rather than boost the best are a key to success for Canterbury deer farmer Stu Stokes.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 08:55

FE survey underway

Beef + Lamb NZ wants farmers to complete a survey that will shed light on the financial toll of facial eczema (FE) at the farm level.

Published in General News
Friday, 07 February 2025 13:55

Lower N use doesn’t mean less profit

Reducing nitrogen inputs does not necessarily mean reducing profits, says DairyNZ principal scientist Ina Pinxterhuis.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 06 February 2025 13:55

Balanced diets key to keeping cows in milk

Waikato dairy farmers are well-placed heading into the peak of summer, thanks to favourable growing conditions late last year that resulted in abundant onfarm feed reserves.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 06 February 2025 06:55

Insights from within the cow

smaXtec's bolus technology supports early detection of potential diseases, enabling preventive measures to improve herd health and reproductive outcomes.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 16:55

Innovation solutions for farmers

Blue Pacific Minerals is a well-established New Zealand-owned company based in the heart of the South Waikato, Tokoroa.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 15:55

AI tackles mastitis, helps lift profit

A rising somatic cell count (SCC) today can mean lower profits tomorrow.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 14:55

Why pelletised rations are good for cows

In the ever-evolving landscape of dairy farming, the quest for optimal nutrition is paramount.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 16:55

Latest beef genetics developments on show

Next month, the Beef Breeder Forum is set to give farmers an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the beef industry.

Published in Farm Health
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