Livestock
They hear but don’t listen
Vet Trevor Cook has changed focus when talking to farmers about the risks of drench resistance in sheep.
Designer genes
Geneticist Nicola Dennis scans the world of genetic modification, mostly outside New Zealand.
Dairy-beef numbers falter
Demand for dairy-beef calves is likely to outstrip supply, Bob Thompson writes.
Constantly making it better
A focus on bull beef following years of drought has worked for a North Canterbury couple. Story and photos by Annabelle Latz.
More dries and triplets
Ewe scanners are detecting a surge in triplets this season, Joanna Grigg reports.
Advice is mostly farm-specific
Farmers frequently complain of getting conflicting advice, writes vet Trevor Cook.
Cancelling the cost creep
Keeping it simple is paying off for the Bartons in West Otago, Lynda Gray reports. Photos by Chris Sullivan.
Long-acting pre-lamb drench peril
Wormwise programme manager Ginny Dodunski cautions against the blanket use of long-acting drench products as a pre-lamb treatment.
Vertical integration pays dividends
Over five generations the Tylee family has bought blocks of farmland in Northern Wairarapa. These blocks are the cornerstone of a successful vertically integrated livestock business. By Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Measuring ewe BCS is important
As we move into full winter mode, now is a good opportunity to prioritise feed to ewes based on body condition score. Laura McQuillan-Reese writes.