Farm dogs have been part of the fabric of New Zealand life for 150 years, yet little is known about important aspects of their health, productivity and longevity.
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Meet Andrew Roe, Southland veterinarian and winner of the Alan Baldry Award, whose 30-year career has put him at the centre of disease outbreaks and taught him the value of collaboration.
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Two years ago animal scientist Kirsty Chidgey’s completed a PhD study investigating the relative merits of farrowing crates versus farrowing pens. It’s highly topical – and, in its conclusion, potentially controversial.
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When a proposed study on the care of livestock prior to slaughter met with a muted response from the farming community, the researcher had to adjust quickly. Jacqui Gibson reports on the saga of The Good Death project.
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They make innovative, award-winning beers and now the clever brewers at Wellington-based Garage Project have turned their hands to dog biscuits.
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Lisa Argilla has transformed her childhood passion for wildlife into a rewarding career. As Jacqui Gibson learns, she now has ambitious plans for the future.
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