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Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is partnering with animal health company Virbac New Zealand during the calf rearing season.

Calf rearing tips to help you and your farm team in the weeks ahead.

Calves gain more weight in less time with probiotics included in their diet, a trial conducted by Agrifert has found.

Calving is stressful and tiring for farmers and sick cows are the last thing anyone would want, says Southern Humates.

Combatting protein deficiency is important in lactating cows, explains Greg Jarratt, vet and director of Matamata Veterinary Services.

A 13-year-old Holstein Friesian dairy cow from Otago has been named the 2020 Valden Cow of the Year.

You've worked hard to get your cows in great condition for calving. Next, it’s time to make sure they stay on track for mating.

Follow this advice when buying or selling calves.

If milk fever is keeping you or your staff awake at night, you are not alone. 

The versatility of Holstein Friesians is being credited with allowing a young South Canterbury couple to produce zero bobby calves.