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Docking drench typically unnecessary

4 Oct 2022

In a normal year, lambs do not require a drench at docking/tailing and a routine drench at this time may not be generating as much value as farmers might imagine.

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Talking worms

4 Aug 2022

Wormwise, a partnership overseen by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the New Zealand Veterinary Association, Animal Plant Health New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries, provides farmers with independent, science-backed information to effectively and sustainably manage worms and minimise drench resistance issues – lifting productivity and the welfare of livestock.

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Ginny Dodunski

Ginny Dodunski appointed manager of Wormwise programme

23 Mar 2022

Highly-experienced rural vet Ginny Dodunski has been appointed manager for the Wormwise programme and will take up her new role at the beginning of May.

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drenching ewes

Taking a whole-farm approach to internal parasite management

25 Jan 2022

Drenching routines are well underway for many lamb finishers, but it is important to know the efficacy of the drenches used and to take a whole farm management approach to internal parasite management.

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Reversing Triple Drench Resistance is possible

19 Oct 2021

Early results from a study looking at ways of managing triple drench resistance in an intensive lamb finishing system reinforces the importance of regular FECRT for both breeders and finishers.

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drenching ewes

Planning ahead for this season’s internal parasite management

6 Oct 2020

As this season’s lamb crop hits the ground, farmers are being urged to make an internal parasite management plan for the coming season.

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