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All of the results from Bendigo's six-breed sheep show and sale at the weekend
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (1858+ words) Six breeds of sheep hit the show floor in Bendigo on the weekend for two major shows and sales. White Suffolk, Suffolk, Border Leicester and Southdown sheep took part in the Elite Show & Sale, while Poll Dorset and Dorset Horn…...
Hornets’ eradication response enters crucial phase
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (307+ words) The fight to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet in Auckland is entering a critical phase as warmer weather increases the risk of any surviving queens emerging from winter, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says. The response has already destroyed 77 queens and 132 nests,…...
Buyers flock from wide area to bid up at final Illoura White Suffolk sale
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (695+ words) It was a bittersweet day for Allan and Sue Piggott at their final Illoura White Suffolk ram sale last Thursday, but they were well-rewarded with buyers flocking from every part of South Australia and three other states. Foundation White Suffolk…...
Repeat clients chase carcase traits, wool quality at Calga Dohne ram sale
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (761+ words) Strong support from local and repeat buyers underpinned the success of the Pye family's 22nd annual Calga Dohne Production ram sale, held for the first time on their property at Calga Station on Wednesday, September 9. The stud sold 88 of 88 rams to…...
Groundhog walks onto a family’s farm, then decides to join the mowing crew
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (679+ words) There are some days on a farm when absolutely nothing goes according to plan. A chore that should take ten minutes turns into an hour, the animals have their own ideas, and someone inevitably ends up standing in the middle…...
The power of selenium in livestock
22+ hour, 21+ min ago (649+ words) SHEEP and cattle require a range of essential trace minerals to support metabolic functions needed for optimal health, fertility and performance. One of the most important of these is selenium, which has a role in preventing cellular oxidation, disease resistance,…...
New incentive program aims to boost food-animal vet care in Georgia
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (603+ words) Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 2 in an effort to address Georgia's shortage of veterinarians in rural areas and the state's food-animal agriculture sector. The five-year…...
Aberdeen Angus bull reaches £3070 at Thainstone sale
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (607+ words) New season lambs (1756) averaged 298.2p and sold to 343p for a Beltex from Mosshead, Whitehouse and £186 for Texels from Uppermill Farm, Tarves. SQQ up to 45.5kg (667) averaged 303.6p. Feeding ewes and rams (1138) averaged £127.11 and topped at £289.50 for Texels from Newton of Greeness, Turriff. New…...
Sadie Smith???s horse returns a year after horsebox accident
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (555+ words) A year after a horsebox accident on the M6 left her fighting for her life, River Rise Onassis was back at the National Championships – and on top of the leaderboard with Sadie Smith The impact sent the lorry fishtailing before it…...
Jersey cows helping Zambian families boost incomes
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (16+ words) MTV Lebanon Jersey cows helping Zambian families boost incomes...