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Pig virus on the march

A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.

Facial eczema – the hidden killer

For every three in 100 animals that are clinically affected, about 70% of the herd may have subclinical FE.

Most of the damage caused by facial eczema (FE) is subclinical (no obvious external signs) and goes unnoticed until it’s too late, comments Agritrade.

Big drop in sheep measles

A big drop in sheep measles prevalence has occurred during the past 12 months.

Getting on top of a lousy problem

Shearing can remove up to 80% of lice depending on the closeness of the cut.

For strong wool sheep, lice infection is a nuisance more than a hefty financial cost. But, for fine wool sheep the financial toll is much greater.

$100k annual cost for dairy farmers

FE can cost dairy farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production.

Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.

Farmers excited by regenerative farming

A NZ On Air-funded online video highlights farmer success at regenerative farming.

The Hound notes that one of the country’s poorest financially performing state-owned enterprises – the Government farming entity Landcorp (or as it calls itself in a typically virtual signalling way) Pāmu – still loves to spend big on promoting itself.

Rural revolt

Your old mate hears that the antics of the Government – especially the NZ First component – are fuelling motivation out in rural NZ for a fledgling new political party aimed at ensuring the return of the blue team at next year’s general election.

Remember

Your canine crusader has long identified Shane Jones as, without doubt, the biggest buffoon in Parliament.

Killer sheep

A mate of the Hound recently attended an open day at the Spring Sheep Milk operation, held at Matangi in Waikato. At least 300 visitors showed up -- so lots of interest.