Animal Welfare
Vet services launched for weather-hit farms
Farmers WeeklyDec 6, 2023
Animal health support after floods and Gabrielle.
Pīhama farmers turn to Irish tech for hoof care
Ross NollyDec 5, 2023
These Pīhama farmers didn’t let a little thing like global supply chain disruptions stand between them and a better hoof trimmer.
Knowing the signs of subclinical facial eczema
Dairy FarmerDec 4, 2023
Clinical facial eczema presents with physical signs, but subclinical FE does not.
Cow-calf contact could be dairy’s ethical future
Gerhard UysNov 29, 2023
North Waikato farm helps convince UK Nuffield Scholar and dairy farmers to leave calves with mums.
NZ poultry marks major antibiotic milestone
Farmers WeeklyNov 22, 2023
Sector has stopped using antimicrobials to prevent illness in birds.
Do your bit in war on superbugs
Farmers WeeklyNov 17, 2023
NZFS agency has advice for tackling antimocrobial resistance.
Ag ‘ahead of the game’ on antibiotics
Farmers WeeklyNov 16, 2023
Concerted effort from vets, farmers, and industry to thank for sustainability win.
Vets battle uptick in Serratia-related issues on farms
Samantha TennentNov 15, 2023
Most Serratia bacteria cases have appeared sporadically in the past but it is becoming more common.
Less antibiotics means more milk in the vat
Samantha TennentOct 31, 2023
Reducing the use of antimicrobials can mean lowering the risk of milk contamination and having to deal with fewer cows.
Pain relief a game-changer for lameness
Dairy FarmerOct 30, 2023
Newly lame cows were given one of four different treatment regimes and assessed to identify their cure rates.
Sales of ag antibiotics drop for fifth straight year
Farmers WeeklyOct 25, 2023
Food Safety registers 23% fall in veterinary and hort antimicrobials.
Sharemilker under home detention for tail injuries
Farmers WeeklyOct 18, 2023
Four tails amputated after injuries found in 84 cows.
Northland farmer fined for underfeeding cattle
Farmers WeeklyOct 12, 2023
Guilty plea nets $30,000 penalty after hundreds of animals found in poor health.
Aiming to revolutionise mastitis detection
Dairy FarmerOct 9, 2023
Recognising mastitis as one of the primary challenges faced by farmers, Liam Kampshof put on his thinking cap, eager to find innovative solutions.
Chook Symphony strikes a chord with organic birds
Farmers WeeklyOct 6, 2023
Chicken farmers, NZSO put spotlight on animal welfare with musical interlude.
Docking pain protocol could be on its way, researcher says
Bryan GibsonOct 6, 2023
Pain relief will be required of top-end Merino suppliers, and there are hints the practice might become universal.
Research commerce star was forged in agri crisis
BusinessDeskSep 29, 2023
Investment manager who helped tackle foot and mouth decades ago as a veterinarian scoops top award.
Tailing without pain at workshop for farmers
Joanna GriggSep 28, 2023
Vet Marlborough runs a farmer accreditation day to train clients in the use of pain relief for docking and castration.
Drench resistance ‘costing sheep sector $98m a year’
Annette ScottSep 20, 2023
The days of farmers ‘simply assuming a triple drench will work’ are gone.
Lepto cases on the rise among man and beast
Samantha TennentSep 13, 2023
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still hitting farmers, with veterinarians seeing a rapid rise in leptospirosis cases in both people and animals.
Lame stories from the vet chronicles expert’s journey as a cow doctor
Ross NollySep 11, 2023
A Taranaki vet has travelled around the world learning about and treating lameness in cows.
Pig welfare code unlikely this term
Neal WallaceAug 30, 2023
New welfare standards unlikely before election.
Take precautions so BVD doesn’t hit the herd
Samantha TennentAug 23, 2023
Bovine viral diarrhoea is a nasty disease affecting cattle worldwide. Some countries have successfully eradicated it and so can New Zealand.
Getting colostrum ‘just right’ to ensure calf health
Dairy FarmerAug 22, 2023
Providing the right amount of the best colostrum early in life is the right thing to do for your calves.
A quick prick to ease the pain of disbudding
Dairy FarmerAug 16, 2023
Research has shown that a procedure like disbudding will produce an acute pain response followed by inflammatory pain that extends well beyond the reach of a local anesthetic.
Taranaki farmers’ mantra puts calf health at heart of operation
Ross NollyAug 15, 2023
Calves need to have the best possible start if they are to be well grown and productive throughout their lifetime.
Making small but critical animal welfare changes on farm
Dairy FarmerAug 9, 2023
Central Otago dairy farmer focuses on “prevention is the best cure” when it comes to animal welfare and looking at the long-term gains.
Massey team scoops animal welfare award
Farmers WeeklyAug 9, 2023
Recognition for helping to reduce animal involvement in research and teaching.
Committee seeks review of Animal Welfare Act
Farmers WeeklyAug 7, 2023
Concern that welfare codes don’t always further Act’s aims.
Monitoring reproductive performance: breeding off a baseline
Dairy FarmerAug 1, 2023
It is so hugely linked to the profitability of your farming operation that simply looking at a value like empty rate does not scratch the surface.
Maintaining energy levels to fuel production and reproduction
Dairy FarmerJul 31, 2023
Early lactation presents a critical period for the cow and farmer, with cow health dictating the success of an entire season and ongoing farm profitability.
Dairy farmer finds the optimal feed blend for his herd
Samantha TennentJul 31, 2023
A Canterbury farmer feeding the herd with the optimal blend of feed and enough of it is seeing great results.
Tail scoring a herd doesn’t imply there is a problem
Samantha TennentJul 31, 2023
It is important to track changes annually to identify how and why any new tail damage occurs, if it occurs at all.
Wider role for vet techs as shortage hits
Neal WallaceJul 28, 2023
Veterinary Council takes three-pronged approach to addressing need.
Waikato farmer hit with record NAIT fine
Farmers WeeklyJul 27, 2023
Hundreds of cattle involved in infringement of tracking rules.
Rise in human lepto cases points to elevated risk for livestock
Richard RennieJul 26, 2023
The significant lifts in the rate of human infections prompted MPI's animal health endemic team to notify vets of the elevated risk of the disease spreading in livestock.
Kiwis want importers held to NZ animal welfare standards
Craig PageJul 21, 2023
Poll says sentiment crosses all regional and party boundaries.
Crisis looms for Aus, NZ vet services: report
Neal WallaceJul 18, 2023
Supply of vets for farm and domestic needs can’t keep pace with demand.
Watch for coccidiosis this calving season
Dairy FarmerJul 17, 2023
Coccidiosis is prevalent throughout New Zealand, and thrives in warm, moist conditions.
Check for pasture deficiencies ahead of calving season
Dairy FarmerJul 12, 2023
Farmers need to make informed nutritional decisions to ensure they are meeting the needs of their herd between now and calving.
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