Displaying items by tag: animal health

How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of natural shelter on farms?

New Zealand's primary sector is being called on to help shape the future of the country's industry by sharing views and insights about the availability and use of genetic tools.

OSPRI will carry out on-farm TB testing, following AsureQuality's decision not to renew their contract.

Biosecurity New Zealand says it has placed strict movement controls on a commercial egg farm in Otago.

Cows ingesting metal objects in conserved feed is typically going to end in tears, quite often with a trip to the knacker’s yard.

As temperatures rise, our cows face the challenge of maintaining production and health while battling the heat.

With the mating season in full swing, cow sheds and farmers across the country have been busy.

DairyNZ has seen a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.

Every time people from overseas see photographs of cows up to their hocks in mud it's bad for New Zealand.

A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system.