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Another 16 commercial beef farmers have been selected to take part in the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme designed to help drive the uptake of genetics in the industry.

Dairy farmers can easily track the performance of their replacement heifers and ensure they reach their genetic potential.

The fledgling New Zealand hoof trimming industry has about between 25 to 30 active professional hoof trimmers.

One of New Zealand’s deepest breeder Jersey herds – known for its enduring connection through cattle with the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II – will host its 75th anniversary celebration sale on-farm on April 22.

A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals, resulting in more than half a dozen animal deaths.

An initial trial of an app, funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, has demonstrated significant results in reducing drench inputs during a small-scale study.

Government and the red meat sector are teaming up to help eradicate the significant impact of facial eczema (FE) on farmed animals.

Ensuring autumn calvers are receiving a balanced ration of macro and micro minerals will go a long way to setting them up for a successful season.

The numbers suggest the cow families on offer at the upcoming Busybrook Holsteins sale in North Otago are as good as you’ll find anywhere.

Selecting for disease- resistant cows has become a reality for farmers around the globe as genetic developments continue to advance.