'Nasty disease': Scientist backs commitment to eradicate any incursion of foot-and-mouth
AgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
Aussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Cattle declared TB-free in Hari Hari
A quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.
Sheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vet
Sheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.
Beefing up cattle disease detection takes students to France
Students hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.
Opinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yards
Opinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.
Plea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feed
A hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.
Opinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farming
OPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.
Rural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report
'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'
'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk
“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."
Proposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaints
Council bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.
Research casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching
'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kg
He was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
Deadly bird flu strain threatens Australian wildlife and farms
More than a million chickens, ducks culled due to bird flu in Australia.
Beef + Lamb NZ urges farmers to check on their dogs as cold winter bites
As the cold winter temperatures bite, keep an eye on your farm dogs.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
'Blown away' Simon's contribution to industry recognised in award
Simon Marshall was presented with the award at the sheep and beef vets conference.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
Labour introduced the ban in April last year while still in government.
Facial eczema research holds promise for Kiwi farmers
Disease affects a range of livestock including sheep, cattle, deer, goats, and alpacas.
'Significant hazard’: Crashes involving roaming livestock on the rise
Police are urging livestock owners to secure their fences after a spate of crashes.
'Long-term game': Farmer works on how to 'winter better'
Kevin Hall has looked for ways to improve wintering facilities for his cows since 2008.
Take care on rural roads on Moo-ving Day
Thousands of cows are moved about the country on or around June 1.
Rain gives eczema spores and parasitic worms a boost
Rain coming after a drought creates an ideal environment for both good and bad things.
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
"We knew he was a good bull."
'Extinction threat': How scared should we be of bird flu reaching NZ?
The global spread of bird flu has scientists concerned. Here's what you should know.