Animal Health
Drench recipe no longer applies
On most sheep and beef breeding farms the risk of developing drench resistance comes more from actions behind the farm gate than from what’s coming through it, vet Ginny Dodunski writes.
No better, no worse off
In the second part of a series on Mycoplasma bovis, ag scientist Nicola Dennis investigates the science of human trauma and the moral injustice of the M bovis eradication programme.
Petfood industry booms
Petfood has joined infant formula in the emotional marketing of products. By Glenys Christian.
Top diet and sleep means more bark
A nearly five-year study of farm dogs in the South Island has given owners and vets a lot to chew on. Annabelle Latz reports.
Mycoplasma bovis (and the lessons we have yet to learn)
In the first in a series on Mycoplasma bovis (M bovis), ag scientist Nicola Dennis traces the history of New Zealand’s outbreak and some of the lessons.
Check the trace element tank
Deficiencies of trace elements, unless severe, usually go unnoticed, Vet Trevor Cook writes.
Mating on kale riskier but promising
Grazing kale at mating shows promise on Southland farms, vet Andrew Cochrane writes.
Lessons learned for best practice
Setting up an independent business, vets Ben Allott and his wife Samantha applied many of the lessons they had learned along the way.