Animal Welfare

Software issues had been highlighted by farmer committee for three years, says chair.

Farmers needed to join BLNZ facial eczema research programme.

South Waikato sharemilkers Ben and Samantha Tippins have found success with their 950-cow herd by focusing on milking procedures, especially during calving.

Petition launched to stop imports from countries that allow farming practices that are illegal in New Zealand.

Breeders must balance emissions profile with breeding for profit-driving genetics, webinar told.

Zoetis consulting veterinarian Dr Clive Bingham shares some key areas for farmers to consider to get their lambs thriving.

The perennial headache of flystrike will raise its ugly head as warmer weather arrives.

At least 20 animals found dead on Selwyn District farm, with others beyond help.

Retired Working Dogs has been chosen for Z’s Good in the Hood in Sanson and needs your help to bag a share of a $4000 prize.

Fewer than half of veterinarians and vet nurses surveyed plan to stay in profession all the way to retirement, study says.

In an age of triple drench resistance, technology holds the key to combating animal diseases, says Techion founder.

Flax-based wrap will be safer for the environment and animals, says farmer inventor.

Hunt is on for behaviour changes that would suggest which animals to drench and when.

New survey finds more than a third of NZ sheep farms display drench resistance.

Variability in conditions has some farmers grappling with the real prospect of compromised ewe and lamb health – but help is at hand.

A field trial, where lambs were vaccinated at docking and weaning, demonstrated that vaccination was  highly effective, lowering clostridial deaths by 23%.

It all starts with an animal health plan, says Beef + Lamb NZ.

At their best, animal health plans can be highly productive, honest, and proactive consulting sessions.

Southland farmer likely to face charges over winter grazing concerns.

Dr Tanushree Barua Gupta is ready to pitch a naturally occurring solution to a growing problem.

Workshops impart skills on caring for companion animals in a civil emergency.

It’s an issue can undermine the health and productivity of the entire herd – and getting help starts with identifying the type of downer cow you are dealing with.

Bovonic secures $940k to take in-line detection system commercial.

Seven heifers euthanised after being found without enough water, mired in mud.

Live Export New Zealand expects New Zealand's live export ban to be lifted soon, backed by new, stringent animal welfare regulations.

Top marks for schoolgirl’s easy solution to a sheep-farming headache.

Sets out intention to reform advisory committee and get it to ‘reprioritise’ its reviews.

Reminder to be vigilant about dogs visiting farms, says Ovis Management chief.

Aim is an affordable, accurate and animal welfare-friendly tolerance test for a condition that costs $300m a year.

Prior to the previous Government’s ban, live exports were a significant earner for farmers so a return to trade would be welcomed, but animal welfare should a priority.

Four months’ home detention and mandatory counselling after failing to look after cattle.

Group of breeders has been doing painstaking work on condition for generations.

Canterbury’s Keith and Joel Townshend must cough up $47,500 for the failure to register the movements of cattle.

A composting barn, or mootel, has many benefits but farmers need to consider whether it’s the right fit for their operation.

“We can’t ask the cows what they need, you’ve got to try and use all the information you’ve got to figure out the best plan moving forward for them.”

Retired Taranaki vet Cathy Thompson’s book is full of cattle health information and advice for farmers of all sizes.