Sheep, farming, husbandry, disease, animal health, worms, internal parasites, options to avoid drench, organics, homeopathy, minerals, evaluating products, future developments By Dr Clive Dalton When none of these products work any more – what options do you have? When drenches fail – what happens When the day arrives when you find out that the current … Read more
Agriculture, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, Sheep, management, minimising losses after outbreak. By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 18. Facial Eczema: (Sheep). Mangement. Minimising losses after outbreaks. Strategies Best options Overall farm situation Works Lambs Ewes … Read more
Cattle, farming, husbandry, monthly management tasks, livestock, feeding/pasture management, animal health, fertiliser, general & business management tasks By Dr Clive Dalton All farms are different Every NZ farm is different and there are enormous differences between regions and districts in the timing of farm operations. Generally farming activities in the NZ South Island are at … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal health, disease, Facial Eczema, zinc, deer, management By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 17. FACIAL ECZEMA: (Deer). Management. Zinc Care for affected stock. Footnote 2009: Zinc boluses are now available. Contact your veterinarian … Read more
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By Dr Clive Dalton Getting started Buying goatsFemales What to buy depends on what’s available at the time and what the current market is like. If mohair is out of fashion, then does will be a lot cheaper than when fibre prices are good and people are talking about an approaching boom! An established flock … Read more
Agriculture, farming, husbandry, management, business, trading, buying, selling, practical advice, purchasers, vendors, contracts, avoiding pitfalls. Vendors’ advice By Ric Dawick Purchasers also take note: This section contains valuable information that will assist you in buying your herd. You have a new partner! The dynamics of your herd ownership is about to change. Once it is … Read more
Agriculture, farming, husbandry, management, business, trading, buying, selling, practical advice, purchasers, vendors, contracts, avoiding pitfalls. Part 2. Purchasers’ advice By Ric Dawick Vendors also take note: This section contains valuable information that will assist you in selling your herd. Rule 1. Seek quality advice – Find yourself a mentor. Rule 2. When using a Specialist … Read more
Agriculture, farming, husbandry, management, business, trading, buying, selling, practical advice, purchasers, vendors, contracts, avoiding pitfalls Part 1: Introduction By Dr Clive Dalton Dairying is New Zealand’s “knowledge economy” and the trading of livestock is an essential part of it. Small numbers of animals are bought and sold by farmers throughout the year, but there is … Read more
Agriculture, farming, animal husbandry, animal heath, disease, Facial Eczema, Dairy cattle, management, advice, recommendations By Dr Clive Dalton Original 1991 information written by Dr Barry Smith and Dr Neale Towers, Ruakura Agricultural Research Station, Hamilton, New Zealand. 3. (Dairy Cattle). Management. Disclaimer This material is provided in good faith for information purposes only, and the … Read more