Displaying items by tag: Nita Harding

Friday, 17 January 2020 09:48

Keeping your farm protected

Biosecurity isn't just about border control at the airport or ports, writes Nita Harding, DairyNZ technical policy advisor.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 10 July 2018 11:49

No need to kill stock

DairyNZ veterinary technical policy advisor Nita Harding says normally not too many cows need to be slaughtered on dairy farms.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 September 2017 12:55

Lepto vaccine not the only safeguard

Early results from a Massey University study show animal vaccinations are effective in preventing leptospirosis shedding in NZ dairy cattle, reducing exposure to humans.

Published in Farm Health

DairyNZ says its submission on proposed new animal welfare regulations will be made from a farmer's perspective.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 27 March 2015 00:00

Care about animal welfare

Farmers need to take seriously the transportation of stock and be fully acquainted with the various animal welfare rules on this.

Published in General News
Monday, 14 May 2012 15:13

Handle pregnant cows with care

Dairy farmers should take particular care when planning to transport cows in their third trimester of pregnancy, says DairyNZ's Dr Nita Harding.

Published in General News

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