Animal Health

Dan, Dan the Ovis man

After nearly 30 years dedicated to education and awareness around Ovis (sheep measles), Dan Lynch is hanging up his boots. He spoke to Rebecca Greaves and reflected on the highlights, achievements and the challenges that remain. Photos: Brad Hanson.

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Becoming a practical Kiwi

Alternating artificial insemination with veterinary nursing keeps Scottish migrant Kim Armstrong busy. Words and photos by Annabelle Latz.

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Treat lice and fly separately

It may be hard to hear, but farmers have to learn to live with some lice, as they won’t get the last one.

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Plant some pakeha trees

Broad-spreading deciduous exotic trees offer stock the chance of shade in a scorching summer, while avoiding it in winter, Hawke’s Bay farmer Peter Arthur writes.

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