Animal Health

How to keep ahead of the drench game

When asking for drench performance information when buying stock or land, it is recommended that farmers get a series of tests carried out over time. Words Sandra Taylor.

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Tools to improve lamb survival

There are many factors that impact lamb survival including feed planning to avoid underfeeding, body condition scoring and pregnancy. Words Sandra Taylor.

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Farmers drive progress in facial eczema research

Since 2023, over 300 farms across 16 regions have collected faecal samples from October to May as part of the Sheep Poo Study now entering its final season. Words Sandra Taylor

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No slacking on sheep measles prevention

One dog infected with sheep measles can contaminate large areas of pasture and could put New Zealand’s sheepmeat export markets at risk. Words Tony Leggett.

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Welfare Code Will Include Cow Wearables

As new wearable technologies for animals have surged in popularity, specific advice on the use of them within the dairy sector are to be included in an imminent review of the Animal Welfare Code: Dairy Cattle.
Words Tony Leggett.

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Drench Failure Warning Signs

Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise Programme Manager warns dairy and beef cattle farmers to move faster to avoid a repeat of the drench failure catastrophe seen in lamb systems. Words Tony Leggett.

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