Farmer input needed to combat FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on livestock farmers to take part in a survey measuring the financial impact of facial eczema (FE).
On the farm, bobby calves must be given the same degree of care as every other calf on the farm.
According to Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the following guidelines should be followed:
Fit For Travel
How do I know if my calves are fit for transport?
To be fit for transprt calves must have the following signs:
Select Wisely
You are responsible for selecting and presenting animals for transport.
There are calls for the Reserve Bank to drop its banking capital rules, which Federated Farmers says is costing farmers a fortune.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on livestock farmers to take part in a survey measuring the financial impact of facial eczema (FE).
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