The Country'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
The CountryWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cutsConcerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.04 Feb 10:31 PM
The Country‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
The Country‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires backFederated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
The CountryWhy this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.19 Dec 01:53 AM
The CountryFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
The Country'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit communityCourtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme. 01 Dec 10:00 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'28 Nov 10:50 PM
The CountrySpike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'19 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guildSophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.18 Nov 08:16 PM
The CountryHappy hooves, happy herdHardy Froneman of Hoof Trim, Hawke’s Bay, specialises in the Dutch five-step method.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Never a dull day': Whanganui gets new graduate vetAodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: A vital step forward for rural veterinary careOpinion: This year's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has 35 graduate vets.14 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountrySheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removedAnimal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.14 Nov 12:26 AM
The CountryTwo Northland vets part of Voluntary Bonding Scheme to work in rural practicesThe scheme supports graduate vets working in rural practices.13 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryGetting ticked off with ticks - Keith ChristensenOPINION: Tick-borne diseases are an ongoing battle for farmers.12 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
The CountryA profile of Professor Jon Hickford and the gene marker labHickford is a professor of animal breeding and genetics at Lincoln University.03 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryNil-drench regime from humble beginningsThe decision 30 years ago to breed a sheep requiring little drenching was a game-changer.03 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryRecognition for advances in facial eczema researchA team of researchers are focused on eradicating the fungus associated with facial eczema.03 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryThreat to vet: 'I was informed there was a bullet for the cow and a bullet for myself'The Scottish vet, now working in Northland’s Kaipara district, has written a book.03 Nov 08:43 PM
The CountryCow mastitis invention wins bigMastitis is a costly disease where udder tissue becomes inflamed, often due to bacteria.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAntarctic penguin tested for bird flu in WellingtonScientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.17 Oct 11:45 PM
The CountryUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryThe five commands every sheepdog owner should master'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'20 Sep 05:01 PM
The Country'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the moneyFrom next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.17 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryUncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - RabobankNZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.11 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in AfricaGene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.11 Sep 05:00 PM
