All posts tagged "livestock"
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1.0KNews and ViewsFarmers will be relieved by M.Bovis decision
The Government’s decision to cull all the livestock on properties so far identified as having been contaminated by the ‘Mycoplasma Bovis’ disease...
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1.8KMust SeeWhat bugs live in a cow’s gut and how do they make methane?
A global scientific project led by New Zealand researchers, which has generated a reference set of genome sequences of microbes found in...
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1.3KWhos WhoCambridge farmers using genetics to improve their herd
The Clarkes are in their fourth season at the farm, where they milk 480 dairy cows including 100 autumn calvers, 100 calves...
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1.0KNews and ViewsBoard proposes simpler, fairer share structure
The Board of Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (NZX: LIC) (LIC) has released its proposal to simplify LIC’s share structure by bringing the...
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1.3KNews and ViewsSpeculation on M.Bovis origin is harmful
Federated Farmers says speculation around the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis and its origins is just adding more stress to worried farmers.
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1.1KNews and ViewsSomatic cell to be added into cow Production Worth
The equivalent of currency for cows will be updated in February 2018 to better reflect the industry’s focus on efficient, high quality...
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1.2KWhos WhoOhaupo farmer to breed excellent heifers
Mathew Karl left his job as a bricklayer to become a dairy farmer seven years ago, and it was one of the...
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1.1KNews and ViewsCensus mirrors ‘better efficiency, better for environment’ approach
Relatively small movements in livestock numbers in the year to June 2017 may indicate New Zealand agriculture is reaching herd equilibrium, Federated...
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1.4KFast FactsDairy cattle number dips
The number of dairy cattle dipped 2 percent from 6.6 million in June 2016 to 6.5 million in June 2017, Stats NZ...
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1.2KNews and ViewsInfection positives underline ‘protect your patch’ message
Good on-farm biosecurity and accurate tracing of animal movement is not an option in today’s world, it’s an imperative, Federated Farmers President...
Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules https://t.co/SUxsEZblcx
Rabobank survey shows continued strong growth in farm staff pay https://t.co/DORboHdfW8
International workers will help address dairy staff shortage https://t.co/Uz0hz7PFjQ