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How to prevent pneumonia in lambs at weaning
by infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 4 December 2025 at 6:55 pm
With weaning soon to get underway, some simple management strategies can help prevent the economic losses associated with pneumonia and pleurisy. Minimising the time lambs spend in yards, avoiding […]
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MPI launches industry-wide project to manage feral deer
by infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Peter Burke) on 1 December 2025 at 8:55 pm
An industry-wide project led by Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is underway to deal with the rising number of feral pests, in particular, browsing pests such as deer and pigs. MPI director of […]
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US, EU and UK drive NZ red meat export boom to $827m
by infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 26 November 2025 at 10:53 pm
According to analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA), New Zealand red meat exports reached $827 million in October, a 27% increase on the same period last year. The value of exports to most […]
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Dealing with 'poddy' lambs
by infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Ginny Dodunski, Beef + Lamb NZ) on 19 November 2025 at 8:55 pm
Lambs that have had a tough start to life are obvious at docking/tailing as scrawny little critters with a potty tummy and no fat on their backs - hence the term 'poddy'. Ginny Dodunski, Beef + Lamb […]
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B+LNZ announces new farmer council chair
by infomail@ruralnews.co.nz (Staff Reporters) on 19 November 2025 at 1:58 am
Dannevirke farmer Dan Billing has been announced as the new national chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's (B+LNZ) Farmer Council. The announcement follows an election held last week where Billing ran […]
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