Southern farmers trial electronic ear tags on beef herds
The new technology could be a potential game changer for beef breeding herds.
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New AI tech for meat quality
Tech provides real-time view of the eating quality of Alliance's meat.
Farmers affected by sire semen quality issues to receive goodwill payment
Some sire semen used on herds in October resulted in lower-than-normal pregnancy rates.
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Alan and Margo have bred 11 of their own Clydesdales, including several champions.
Pearl Veal carving out market for previously unwanted bobby calves
Company addresses dairy industry challenge and helps put new dishes on the menu.
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Farming tech used in various applications.
'Biological breakdown': Farmers reimbursed over sire semen quality
A bad batch of sire semen was used on 921 herds across the country,
'Silent weapon': Herd testing reveals rising BVD cases in Waikato
Highly contagious disease could potentially cause significant economic losses for farmers.
Facial eczema season is fast approaching: Follow these steps to make sure that you are prepared
Over the facial eczema season your animals need to receive some form of zinc,
Portable cattle chambers bring emissions testing to the farm
'We’ve built a relatively simple chamber that can go where the animals are.'
The key vaccinations for your calves
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Deadly virus sparks penguin chicks’ transfer to hospital
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is back and it may be worse than last year.
Ram-buying tips from local vets
The genetics you select on ram purchase day will impact your farm.
Project aims to take Kiwi farm dogs from good to great
The study will be the largest to try to link a dog’s DNA to its working performance.
NZ Food Safety welcomes falling antibiotic use
"A 23 per cent drop in the sale of antibiotics for plants and animals is good news."
Farmer calls for tougher cat control after toxoplasmosis devastates sheep flock
“It’s a fairly soul-destroying job, day after day going around picking up dead lambs.”
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Fonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEO
The innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.
A horse with cool shades
“He thinks he’s pretty cool with his sunglasses on, he kind of struts out.”
Opinion: Beware dangers many common plants pose to your livestock
Opinion: Vetora vet Morgan Madsen on the plants to watch out for around livestock.
John Williamson: Farmers are getting the safety message and road users need to as well
Last year 13 farmers lost their lives on New Zealand farms.
'Gastric catastrophe': Lush spring pasture leads to bloated calves
Suzanne Hanning says many dairy farmers facing issues of bloated calves this season.
Slick solutions: Climate-proofing the national dairy herd
Kiwi scientists aim for more heat-tolerant cows to improve productivity and welfare.
Over 50 bulls nominated for across-breed Beef Progeny Test
It's the highest number since the across-breed progeny test was launched in 2020.
Cattle disease mycoplasma bovis detected on Canterbury farm
MPI is tracing animal movements to identify the likely source of the infection.
Opinion: Snuffly pups - how BOAS can affect certain dogs
Opinion: pugs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs, shih tzus are susceptible to BOAS.
New CEO for Animal and Plant Health NZ
Dr Liz Shackleton's new role will be effective from the end of October.
Babysitters' club for lambs? Sophie's on the lookout for more to hug
Sophie Crane, 9, looks after lambs that have been rejected by their mothers.
‘Felt like I’d been run over’: Record number of Lepto cases in Hawke’s Bay
There have been 35 cases in the region this year alone.
Ewe mastitis: What to watch for
Opinion: Mastitis in ewes is an udder infection that causes swelling and inflammation.
Sheep poo needed for facial eczema research
A three-year study will help Beef +Lamb NZ understand how widespread facial eczema is.
Vet student stumped she didn't choose career earlier
Lucy Mossman has won an Animal and Plant Health NZ scholarship.