Worm wipeout: Smarter strategies for drench resistance and pasture power
Drench resistance isn't coming – It's already here. Join us for a hard-hitting, practical afternoon with leading vets and agronomists tackling drench resistance head-on.
This session is packed with real takeaways you can use on-farm straight away, covering practical and proven tools to manage drench resistance.
This session is packed with real takeaways you can use on-farm straight away, covering practical and proven tools to manage drench resistance.
Event concludes with a BBQ and refreshments. BBQ kindly run by Blue Cross Vets with meat supplied by ANZCO.
What you'll learn
- Managing drench resistance with practical, proven tools
- Using rotations and pasture selection to reduce parasite burden
- Overview of the B+LNZ Wormwise programme
- App demonstrations on-farm parasite tracking - Map parasite hotspots with a new digital tool (launching spring 2025)
Speakers and topics
Mark Challoner (Blue Cross Timaru) – Wormwise Facilitator & Ryan Luckman, Dave Roberston (Blue cross Oamaru)
- How to apply drench efficacy testing.
- Refining technique and implementing strategic refugia.
- What works (and what to avoid) based on real farm experience.
- Showcase of the new DAGI parasite-management app.
- Monitoring resistance risks using paddock-specific data.
- Insights into novel drenches and FEC monitoring.
- Practical 5-step approach to managing drench resistance.
Charlotte Westwood and Richard Goldie (PGG Wrightson Seeds)
- Results from forage crop trials that reduce worm burden.
- Supporting stock health through pasture selection.
- Smart Crop and pasture rotation to ease parasite pressure.
- Reducing reliance on drenches through rotation strategies.
Registration
Registration is essential.