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… programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a seven-year economic development pilot carried out on the East Coast by the Tairawhiti Land Development Trust. Participating farms saw an average lift in productivity of 26%, despite the programme spanning a drought. What is our role? B+LNZ provides information and tools for the programme …

… Background: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a significant concern for livestock health in New Zealand. Effective management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine … parasites present. To determine species, a follow-up larval culture test is needed, which can take two to three weeks for results. To improve decision-making and reduce costs, we are developing new diagnostic tests that provide faster and … choices about parasite management. Our goal:  Creation and validation of multiplex real-time PCR tests suitable for commercial laboratories that will: Indicate parasite burden in sheep and cattle via eggs in faeces. Identify important …