Livestock
Future-proofing the sheep industry
Improvements to sheep genetics could lead to a decrease in chemical treatments Sandra Taylor reports.
Station beefs up on science
A river running through Mt Algidus Station is just one of the challenges faced by managers Peter and Christine Angland. Story and photos by Annabelle Latz.
Breed ’em and feed ’em
Taihape’s Donald Fannin believes he has matched the right beef genetics with the environment he is farming in. Story by Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Ban based on ‘ideology’ not welfare
On April 14, the Government announced that live cattle exports overseas would be banned from 2023 sparking dismay from beef/dairy exporters and delight from animal welfare groups. Words Hamish Barwick
AI popular with beef farmers
The use of artificial insemination has increased in popularity with commercial beef and sheep farmers as a way to improve genetics. Sandra Taylor spoke to farmers around the country to find out more.
AgResearch lamb rearing technical manual
AgResearch has just completed an update of its orphan lamb rearing guide for farmers, first published in June 2020.
Heifer calves: Keep or sell?
Selecting the right heifer replacements is critical to the future of your beef herd and farm profitability, says beef genetics expert, Amy Hoogenboom. The Zoetis Genetics area manager for beef says ensuring you are utilising all information and tools available helps to stack the deck in your favour. Find out more here.
Making genetics sexy
Farmers often forget that wherever their ram breeder goes, they will go too. Dayanne Almeida writes.
Farming on the edge
A couple have some extraordinary challenges building a productive breeding herd next to the ocean. Mike Bland paid them a visit to find out more.