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- … B+LNZ and Wormwise call for smarter funding …
- PageWhat with? … Learn about when you should administer a quarantine drench, what to use, and importantly – what to do afterwards! … The ‘why’ of quarantine The aim of a quarantine drench to bought-in stock is to prevent the importation of multi-drench-resistant worms onto your property. You probably have worms with some level of drench resistance already – but you want to ensure you don’t make this worse by importing worms with nastier genetics than the ones already there! Bought-in lambs and …
- … Tailored B+LNZ Wormwise workshops driven by farmer feedback …
- … The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail. Resources for farmers Wormwise handbook (PDF, 4.3MB) – or request a printed copy Request a Wormwise workshop in your area: Contact your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good …
- Podcast… Wormwise tips for ewes pre-lamb and lambs at tailing …
- PageMeet the ‘other’ critters that might be freeloading in your stock! Tapeworm is a mostly harmless parasite of young lambs. Lungworm is most common in young calves and can cause serious disease if left unchecked. Liver fluke can be a cause of ill thrift on some farms. Learn about these worms and their management here. … **WARNING: CONTENT MAY OFFEND … Tapeworm, liver fluke and …
- The lifecycle of most gut worms is the same – understanding this helps with decision-making around grazing and drenching. Understanding the patterns of what worm species predominate where, when and in which stock classes can also help you manage worms on your farm. … Worms …
- Faecal egg counts, larval cultures and other diagnostic methods can be used to assess the level of worm infestation in stock, and whether drench treatments have been effective. … Worm diagnostics …