The colour of a flax field is water reflecting the sky; a cerulean haze of dancing stems. The sound of a flax field is the beating of wings. Of buff-tailed bumble bees, marsh fritillaries, ...

Tiny but mighty, flaxseed has quietly earned its place among nutritional powerhouses while avoiding the flashy marketing of trendy superfoods. These small brown seeds deliver an impressive array ...

The same NSAID can also be used alongside local anaesthetic when disbudding young calves. Legislation permits the disbudding of calves up to 28 days of age by thermal cauterisation, and local ...

Two common sources of omega-3s for dogs are fish oil and flaxseed oil. While both provide benefits, they differ significantly in composition, absorption, and effectiveness. Understanding these ...

There are very few farmers who enjoy the process of disbudding calves. That is why many farmers opt for an Aberdeen Angus bull or a polled Hereford bull when using beef straws after dairy artificial ...

Scientists have studied flaxseed oil for dry eyes due to its omega-3 fatty acid content. While there is some limited research supporting the use of flaxseed oil supplements, more studies need to be ...

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Nevertheless, disbudding is recommended early in life, before 8 weeks of age, to avoid the need for more invasive methods to amputate horns using scoops, saws or wires, they say. Studies show that 94 ...

Listed carpet maker Bremworth says it’s preparing to call a special meeting requested by a group of disgruntled shareholders. In a statement to NZX, Bremworth confirmed receiving a a letter from four ...

Don't be surprised if there is a bit more spending at the Central Districts Field Days this year. That's the view of Nathan Guy - Horowhenua farmer, former minister of agriculture and now chair of the ...