Animal welfare
Episode 21 – Live exports – a question of reputation?
Reinstating live animal exports from New Zealand is currently on the table under the new coalition government, and is drawing attention from all sides of the debate.
In this episode, we hear from Julia Jones, who asks what reputation we want New Zealand to have; Dr Helen Beattie, a veterinarian who advocates for animal welfare; and Brent Wallace, who sees this as an opportunity to lead the industry.
Head-to-head with the neighbours
New Zealand's Trans Tasman test team went head-to-head with the Australians to take the Purina Pro Plan Trans Tasman Dog Trial Test Series at the Ashburton A&P Show at the end of October. Annabelle Latz reports.
On a roll with nutrition
A Rangitikei couple have formulated their own dog food roll to suit busy working dogs. Sarah Horrocks reports.
Four-legged assets
Your valuable working dog can suffer a range of health issues, vet Rachael Fouhy writes.
Finding forever homes
When working dogs get too old to work the hills, or just don’t want to, they need a new home. Rebecca Greaves reports.
More questions than answers
Kerry Dwyer writes about the frustration he and many other farmers experienced with the Ministry for Primary Industries as it struggled to deal with Mycoplasma bovis. He’s still wanting answers.
Picking up the pieces
Less bureaucracy, better co-ordination and easily accessible information systems are farmers’ top wishes as they clear up after Cyclone Gabrielle.
