An unwavering dependability, loyalty, honesty and integrity are the traits that have netted South Otago farmer John Cochrane an Angus New Zealand Association life membership.
A southern cattle breeder is looking forward to data from the second half of a programme designed to give farmers the genetic tools to grow great-tasting beef and drive production efficiency.
The voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians was launched in 2009 to help ease a shortage of veterinarians working with production animals and working dogs in rural New Zealand.