Around 80 breeders from all over NZ converged on LIC's Newstead headquarters to recognize the important role the bulls they have bred have had in improving the national herd.
Massey EpiCentre scientists were "absolutely overwhelmed" on being presented with a jumbo-sized cheque for $87,500 by Rural Women New Zealand at the organisation's national conference in Blenheim.
Maintaining rainwater tanks and other storages used for drinking water in a good healthy condition is important in removing the risk of outbreaks of dengue fever - a mosquito borne viral disease, often which is symptom-less but can create fatal consequences.
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