The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 is said to mark a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.
Much of the scientific work being carried out at the Massey University led regenerative agriculture project, Whenua Haumanu, is below the ground.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has launched a new summer checklist for animal owners this year.
The company behind probiotic additive Calf Xtreme says around 450 dairy farms are successfully rearing calves with the help of the product.
A new agreement will strengthen New Zealand’s agri-tech sector by fostering a shared commitment to innovation with the United Kingdom.
How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of natural shelter on farms?
As temperatures rise, our cows face the challenge of maintaining production and health while battling the heat.
With the mating season in full swing, cow sheds and farmers across the country have been busy.
Part of your preventative healthcare needs to focus on the safety of the physical environment, according to a dairy goat farming website.
A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system.
Animal health company smaXtec says monitoring is a thing of the past, health management is the future.
New trait development work is well underway in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme focusing on three areas - body condition scoring, udder scoring and fertility.
Animal disease management agency OSPRI has written off nearly $17 million after a botched attempt to launch a new integrated animal disease management and traceability system.
With the global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) making headlines around the world, the Department of Conservation (DoC) is taking steps to secure the safety of several endangered bird species that call New Zealand home.
In the late 1980s, planes flying from South America to New Zealand carried some unusual and precious travellers, tucked away in the business- class drinks cabinet, of all places.
Michael and Cherie Berkers’ Holstein Friesian herd exemplifies how breeders can consistently develop successful cow families by seizing opportunities for improvement year after year.
A new collaboration is underway to improve the genetic links between the New Zealand and Nordic Jersey cattle populations.
Improving lamb survival rates is a key focus for New Zealand farmers, especially this time of year.
Major steps are underway to improve the quality of dairy beef calves.
As demand for sexed semen soars, CRV is encouraging dairy farmers to take full advantage of it by using it on the top quartile of their herds.
FIL has launched a new online survey to gain valuable insights into the challenges dairy farmers face in meeting their milk quality and mastitis prevention goals.
Lambing is now well advanced around much of New Zealand, including in areas where drought-like conditions are presenting real challenges for farmers, on top of a poor run of prices for their product.
The health and productivity of dairy cow means the difference between a successful or struggling dairy operation, and these can be significantly influenced by proper mineral supplementation.
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.
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