Animal Health

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.

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Petfood industry booms

Petfood has joined infant formula in the emotional marketing of products. By Glenys Christian.

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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.

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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.

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Check the trace element tank

Deficiencies of trace elements, unless severe, usually go unnoticed, Vet Trevor Cook writes.

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Mating on kale riskier but promising

Grazing kale at mating shows promise on Southland farms, vet Andrew Cochrane writes.

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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.

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Facial eczema speed bumps

Peter Andrew sets the scene for facial eczema tolerance in sheep.

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