Livestock
Early bird catches the worms
Worm management strategies help reduce the cost to lambs of parasites, Tom Ward writes.
Focus on timeless principles
Selection towards facial eczema tolerance must be the number one success story of the New Zealand sheep industry, Peter Andrew writes.
Breeding low-methane sheep
James Hoban reports on development of sheep with lower methane emissions.
Open mind to drench resistance
The spectre of triple drench resistance strikes fear in many farmers, but Wairarapa farmers Sam and Sarah Johnston have a positive story to tell, showing it is possible to overcome drench resistance with an open mind, and careful management. Rebecca Greaves spoke to them.
Black to basics
Mananui Station near Ormondville, Hawke’s Bay, have achieved great results with Romney ewes and Angus cows. Russell Priest reports. Photos by Brad Hanson.
A good terminal option
Wagyu has the virtue of being a terminal breed which meshes very well with the Kiwi-cross cow from the dairy industry.