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… checks' or a more detailed faecal egg count reduction test. Management practices that improve nutrition to all animals and reduce larval intake by young stock, can reduce our dependence on drench – making resistance less of a threat. … generations slowly develop the ability to tolerate what once killed them. This adaptation gets written into their DNA and passed on to their offspring.   Their cousins who don’t adapt still get killed, leaving the drench survivors to breed with each other and increase in numbers.  Using drench over and over as your main way to manage parasites applies selection pressure. It …

… planting another crop as soon as possible after your final grazing, you can capture those nutrients in the second crop and increase overall feed production from the paddock. This also protects the environment by reducing the risk of nitrogen … 40% in some soil types. 1. What soil type are you dealing with? Free draining soils – with a low water holding capacity and a small pore volume (e.g. stony soils) or soils with subsoil drainage (tile, mole, nova flow) – are most at risk of nitrogen loss through leaching, and are also the most suitable for catch crops. If you are dealing with heavy, wet, or water-logged soils the use of heavy …

… Providing science-based information to support decision making about what to plant and how to manage it is key to supporting a resilient hill country farming future.  … Lucerne at Willesden Watch this practical video series showcasing lucerne management techniques, seasonal challenges, and livestock grazing strategies to boost farm productivity in hill country environments. Lambing hoggets The effect of … renewing old stands Successful establishment of new stands Productivity compared with grass-based pastures Autumn and winter management Grazing management post-weaning with lambed hoggets Rotationally grazing ewe hoggets with lambs at …

… Invasive weeds, vermin and wild or feral animals are able to enter your farm unaided and spread pests and disease to your stock and paddocks. Vigilance and active management can mitigate these risks. … Recommended practices Regularly monitor and control vermin, wild or feral animals, pests and weed populations to prevent impact on stock and production systems. Consider coordinating your efforts with neighbours …