Sheep, farming, husbandry, disease, animal health, worms, internal parasites, breeding, breeding for resistance By Dr Clive Dalton Breeding – the only solution Question: How come in the same flock, some sheepare always clean and others always dirty? Increasing numbers of farmers are starting to accept that breeding sheep, that are genetically resistant to internal parasites … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton What everybody knows The old solution What needs thinking about now? The solution – genetics What to do Disclaimer This material is provided in good faith for information purposes only, and the author does not accept any liability to any person for actions taken as a result of the information or advice … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton Cat-human bond Cat’s interaction with humans Cat Behaviour “Problems“Like dogs- cats don’t have problems, as they are behaving like cats. It’s the humans who have problems because they forget the domestic contract and the five freedoms, and expect their cats to adapt to what they want. This may not be possible … Read more
Clive Dalton Question 1. What’s the biggest national threat facing the New Zealand dairy industry in the next 5-10 years? The low milksolids payout due to a world surplus of milk powder is the wrong answer. The correct answer is farm staff literacy and numeracy, as it’s now recognised that 50% of new recruits … Read more