Displaying items by tag: animal health

Parasites, facial eczema and dairy beef integration all challenge the red meat sector and were the subject of a panel discussion at Beef + Lamb New Zealand's annual meeting last month.

A rapid antigen test (RAT) aimed at early detection of facial eczema (FE) in ruminants may help manage a disease that costs the New Zealand economy millions of dollars each year.

Taranaki and Whanganui farmers encouraged to use their technology to capitalise on a record autumn.

Could it be that pelletised minerals is the thing that makes the difference in a herd? Louise Cook, general manager of the Southern Demonstration & Research Farm for Southern Dairy Hub, seems to think so.

Biosecurity New Zealand says it has implemented revised border measures to manage any possible threat of foot and mouth disease (FMD) from air passengers arriving directly from Bali.

Rams are getting ready to fulfil their life’s purpose as mating gets underway around the country.

Early detection of lameness is a crucial factor in maintaining a profitable and healthy dairy herd.

Cow collar technology maker Halter has raised $85 million from an impressive list of investors from around the globe.

North Otago dipping contractor David Ludemann has seen plenty of chemical families come, and then go.

A fertility trait change by New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) will provide more accurate information to dairy farmers and artificial breeding companies ahead of the next mating season.