Displaying items by tag: sheep
Sheep handler speedy, versatile
Hecton Products has been in the sheep handling business for more than 40 years now and its Sheep Handler and Weigh Crate products are common sights around the country.
Monitoring trace elements key to sheep health
Assessing the trace element status of a flock should be part of your animal health programme.
Saving stock worth it for farmer
Central Hawkes Bay sheep and beef farmer Craig Preston has spent a huge sum of money buying feed for his stock rather than sending them off to the works – but says it’s worth the money.
Breeding hoggets can improve ewe performance
Breeding hoggets at eight months of age can improve a ewe’s lifetime productivity.
Getting hoggets ready for breeding
While breeding hoggets can potentially increase the number of lambs weaned and income – it needs to be well managed to be successful.
High risk for parasites and fly strike
Extreme weather conditions are increasing the twin risks of internal parasites and fly strike on sheep.
Positive outlook for sheepmeat and beef exports
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Mid-Season Update 2019-20 has a positive outlook for New Zealand’s sheep and beef exports.
Positive outlook for sheepmeat and beef exports
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Mid-Season Update 2019-20 has a positive outlook for New Zealand’s sheep and beef exports.
Breeding hoggets can improve ewe performance
Breeding hoggets at eight months of age can improve a ewe’s lifetime productivity.
Getting hoggets ready for breeding
While breeding hoggets can potentially increase the number of lambs weaned and income – it needs to be well managed to be successful.
