Sheep, farming, husbandry, disease, animal health, drench resistance, dealing with problem By Dr Clive Dalton What do you do to find out if your sheep have worms resistant to drench? Acknowledgements Thanks to Dr John Moffat, Schering-Plough Coopers for use of this case material. The problem Action taken Key points from the table: Drenching Recommendations … Read more
Cattle, farming, husbandry, keeping a house cow, mating, milking, health, breeds By Dr Clive Dalton Is it a good idea? Keeping a house cow may seem like a great idea, but consider these points before you are persuaded: Disclaimer This material is provided in good faith for information purposes only, and the author does not … Read more
Increasing interest in organic farmingThere is an increasing interest in organic farming around the world as consumers become more concerned about food safety and with the over-use of chemicals in farming. Farming using “organic principles” is seen by an increasing number of people as a solution to these concerns. Below are some general principles General … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton The fungus Pithoymyces chartarum is found in pastures mainly in the Northern parts of New Zealand, and in autumn after a summer dry period when a lot of dead litter has accumulated in the pasture base, rain and dew can provide ideal conditions for the fungus to produce spores in large … Read more