Summer 2001 (issue #12)

• Genetic Gold
• Changing breeds?
• A tank for decision-making —The tools for change
• A risk-smelling RAT —Some Hawkes Bay farmers are using a rat to sniff out their risk
• Bearings project nears end —Results due out in April
• Rescuing 42/88 —Is there a major gene in your flock?
• How to spot a major gene —Farmers who help discover major genes can't see under the skin of their animals any better than you or me
• Our man in China
• You only mate once —Massey research to offer 'green' solution to flystrike
• Lucerne —the forgotten wonder plant?
• Making the grass last —Management is the key
• Move over white clover
• Give them a burst on tannins —Tannins. They're good in your red wine, and they're good in feed for your sheep. But how can you best use them on your farm?
• Poplar for the summer dry
• A small trace element creates one big puzzle
• Hogget mating —Will you follow the trend?
• The price of a pelt —More to think about
• Modern apprentices on the move —The modern apprenticeships scheme is starting to pick up steam in the wool industry.
• Oddments