Displaying items by tag: sheep
Calm ewes equals more lambs
A calm temperament in ewes improves ovulation rate and successful pregnancies, according to a study published by The University of Western Australia (UWA).
Fat-bottom girls gain attention
The introduction of the Beltex breed to the New Zealand sheep industry is off to a flying start: the breed’s inaugural sale drew a price believed to be a New Zealand record for any crossbred ram lamb.
Farming at your fingertips
A new online resource is available for sheep and beef farmers to help them increase on-farm profitability and productivity.
UK retailer eyes $19m of Kiwi R&D
Technology developed in New Zealand could save sheepmeat suppliers to a big UK supermarket chain $19 million annually, says the developer.
Show launch for latest sheep breed
New Zealand has a new sheep breed, shown last week at the Canterbury A&P Show.
Cooking up an interest in sheep milk
High praise is being heard for New Zealand’s sheep milk products from a leading chef.
Growing sheep milk industry bolstered by science
New Zealand’s growing sheep milk industry now boasts more than 30,000 sheep for milking at 16 different producers.
Mutant sheep answer to wool’s woes?
Research into mutant sheep with the naturally occurring trait of straight rather than crimped wool may lead to new potential for wool, says AgResearch scientist Jeff Plowman.
Higher temperatures mean more worm risks
Parasites in sheep will become more of a problem for New Zealand farmers as temperatures rise with climate change, says AgResearch principal scientist John McEwan.
Sheep industry in peril – veteran
THE SHEEP industry, especially wool, is in a very serious situation and governments don’t help by adding increasing layers of complexity to regulation, says an industry veteran.
