Animal Health
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
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.
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.
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.