Thursday, March 28, 2024

Animal Welfare


Report warns of animal welfare ‘gap’ 

Report warns of animal welfare ‘gap’ 

Gerald PiddockMar 27, 2024
NZ imports products from countries that have nowhere near the standards it has, report says.

Family fined for cattle welfare breach

Farmers WeeklyMar 21, 2024
Several animals died after owners failed to provide enough feed and care, court finds.

How Pāmu’s organic farm weaned itself off drench

Gerald PiddockMar 21, 2024
It’s all about monitoring the animals’ health day to day and keeping residuals a little higher.

Vets seek more farmer effort on resistance

Richard RennieMar 20, 2024
Sheep farmers have valuable lessons for cattle colleagues after living with the problem for longer, vet says.


No chemical knight riding to the rescue

No chemical knight riding to the rescue

Richard RennieMar 19, 2024
Until larger countries catch up with NZ in noticing a drench problem, the drug companies won’t be spending big bucks on countering it.
The stigma that follows drench resistance

The stigma that follows drench resistance

Neal WallaceMar 18, 2024
A farmer is mystified about how his land, and stock, fell prey to the syndrome – and still won’t go public about it.
NAIT non-compliance not always deliberate

NAIT non-compliance not always deliberate

Gerhard UysMar 15, 2024
As farmers prepare to move cows to winter grazing, OSPRI is urging NAIT compliance to be front of mind.
Govt, BLNZ unveil plan to tackle facial eczema at CD Field Days

Govt, BLNZ unveil plan to tackle facial eczema at CD Field Days

Farmers WeeklyMar 14, 2024
BLNZ teams up with the government to fund research into livestock scourge.
Data can help deal with drench crisis

Data can help deal with drench crisis

Neal WallaceMar 14, 2024
Intensive monitoring among the more effective resets in farm management.
Breeder seeks bell curve edge for resistance

Breeder seeks bell curve edge for resistance

Richard RennieMar 13, 2024
What worked for sheep could work for cattle – if we had the numbers to develop it, says Gordon Levet.
Wrong turn on parasite road

Wrong turn on parasite road

Craig PageMar 11, 2024
Industry experts are adamant there is still time to avoid a potential disaster, provided farmers are prepared to act now, writes Craig Page.
New challenge as cattle drenches hit wall

New challenge as cattle drenches hit wall

Richard RennieMar 11, 2024
How to continue to farm without so much reliance on drenches is the task ahead.
Worm control key to post-drench farm systems

Worm control key to post-drench farm systems

Neal WallaceMar 11, 2024
Wormwise internal parasite project sees surge in farmers seeking information on drench resistance.
Drench battle out of ammo

Drench battle out of ammo

Farmers WeeklyMar 11, 2024
There is no chemical silver bullet on the horizon to help farmers deal with drench resistance.
Help to deploy Meat Board research funds

Help to deploy Meat Board research funds

Farmers WeeklyMar 8, 2024
Farmers invited to have their say on funding two programmes.
LIC releases facial eczema-resistant breeding value

LIC releases facial eczema-resistant breeding value

Farmers WeeklyMar 5, 2024
Breakthrough comes at a critical time as warming increases prevalence of disease.
Far North couple banned from dairy farming

Far North couple banned from dairy farming

Farmers WeeklyFeb 23, 2024
Poor treatment of animals and lack of feed also nets fine of $29,000.
RNA vaccine in pipeline to nail BVD 

RNA vaccine in pipeline to nail BVD 

Richard RennieFeb 22, 2024
With funding in place and covid’s lessons still fresh, AgResearch could be closing in on a solution to costly condition.
Calf milk replacer gains mount up

Calf milk replacer gains mount up

Dairy FarmerFeb 20, 2024
A Waikato dairy farming operation found it more financially viable to use CMRs instead of milk in the vat.
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Animal welfare when it’s too darn hot

Dairy FarmerFeb 9, 2024
As summer bears down, mineral supplementation can help support heat-stressed cows.
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Great record-keeping saves M bovis herd

Annette ScottFeb 9, 2024
Excellent farm records allow active confirmed property to be cleared without depopulating entire herd.
NZVA says VBS funding needs to be lifted

NZVA says VBS funding needs to be lifted

Gerald PiddockFeb 7, 2024
Appeal of voluntary bonding scheme must be maintained, body cautions.
‘Vague’ animal transport rules under fire

‘Vague’ animal transport rules under fire

Neal WallaceJan 24, 2024
International study criticises NZ, among others, for insufficient regulation.
Karaka berries can be fatal to dogs

Karaka berries can be fatal to dogs

Farmers WeeklyJan 23, 2024
Vets warn dog-owners as highly toxic berries enter fruiting season.
NZ equestrian events get ‘much-needed’ veterinary boost

NZ equestrian events get ‘much-needed’ veterinary boost

Farmers WeeklyJan 16, 2024
IRT New Zealand will top up funds to be used for support at events.
Livestock vets to get AI boost

Livestock vets to get AI boost

Gerhard UysJan 16, 2024
That’s artificial intelligence, not insemination, as app promises to make invoicing, notes and disease detection easier.
Warm weather alert for livestock

Warm weather alert for livestock

Charlie WilliamsonDec 12, 2023
As the peak of summer approaches, a rural vet stresses that farmers should be aware of the animal health risks that go hand in hand with warmer weather.
Warning on worms as supply hits skids

Warning on worms as supply hits skids

Farmers WeeklyDec 12, 2023
Management of lambs and calves will be complicated by inability of drench makers to meet demand.
Drench resistance bombshell hits cattle sector

Drench resistance bombshell hits cattle sector

Richard RennieDec 8, 2023
Decades of warnings about drench come to pass.
Vet services launched for weather-hit farms

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ag ‘ahead of the game’ on antibiotics

Farmers WeeklyNov 16, 2023
Concerted effort from vets, farmers, and industry to thank for sustainability win.
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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

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

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

Sales of ag antibiotics drop for fifth straight year

Farmers WeeklyOct 25, 2023
Food Safety registers 23% fall in veterinary and hort antimicrobials.
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