2010 AGM - in Mosgiel, Dunedin.- 12-13 June.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010The New Zealand Dexter Cattle Society is holding its 2010 AGM in Mosgiel (South Island).
Read More "2010 AGM - in Mosgiel, Dunedin.- 12-13 June."Elite Accredited Bulls
Monday, November 9, 2009The English Dexter Cattle Society (DCS) has an assessment scheme for Dexter's.
Read More "Elite Accredited Bulls"Showing cattle at A&P Shows
Tuesday, November 3, 2009When showing cattle at A&P Shows all cattle must have a current TB Certificate for the property from which they come from. Copies of current certificates can be obtained from TB Free New Zealand.
Read More "Showing cattle at A&P Shows"DNA Testing
Tuesday, November 3, 2009The requirements by Genemark for DNA testing have changed. The Genemark laboratory will no longer accept hair samples for parentage and disease testing - other than Chondrodysplasis testing.
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Monday, November 2, 2009Most cattle and deer herds are tested regularly to check they are free of TB. TB tests are designed to measure an animal's immune response, either by a skin test on the animal, or by a laboratory test on a blood sample. Herds in low-risk areas, which send most animals to slaughter, may be exempt from testing, because any TB will be identified by slaughterhouse inspection.
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