Displaying items by tag: animal health

DairyNZ scientists are urging farmers to take care when feeding fodder beet to their dairy herds this winter.

Dehorning is considered a routine procedure for dairy calves.

Don't put your livelihood at risk when moving or selling stock over the Gypsy Day period, says Ospri New Zealand.

It may be dry onfarm right now, but we’ll soon be heading through autumn to winter.

MENTION WATER quality and the topics that spring to mind are run-off, leaching and the state of our lakes and rivers, but for livestock farmers animal health should be up there too, says a Feilding nutritionist.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is appealing to all New Zealand communities to work together with veterinarians to ensure all antimicrobials are used wisely.

WELCOME RAIN is forecast for many areas of the country but nature's blessing can come with a sting in the tail with the risk of nitrate poisoning in stock, says Ballance.

A HIGHER awareness of preventing cow health issues is showing up in the equipment buying patterns of northern Australian dairy producers.

BLOODTHIRSTY ADULT TICKS are on a quest right now and farmers in the North Island in tick-prevalent areas should be checking cattle and talking to their veterinarian, say DairyNZ.

THREE CONFIRMED cases of resistance to novel drench Zolvix (monepantel) hold messages on the use of the product on farm, says manufacturer Novartis Animal Health.