First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu transfer means NZ must be prepared
The risk to humans is still low, but NZ needs plan for 'range of scenarios', expert says.
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Older dog care: What to watch out for
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A new home for Piquet Hill Farms
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Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
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LIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semen
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Blood sucking parasite that can cause ill thrift and death
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Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
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DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Strong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.
Govt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet
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Dog owners warned to seek emergency vet care if animals eat toxic karaka berries
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The secret to dog trials success
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Waipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural work
Funding helps reduce student debt, support career.
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