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What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams that will improve these traits in your flock. …

Drench resistance is evolution in action (remember Darwin?). Here we examine the risk factors for developing drench resistance on your farm. We also show you what you can do to assess your own situation. … 'Drench resistance' is present on a farm when there are a measurable number of worms surviving in the animals after treatment with anthelmintics. You can test for it with simple 'drench checks' or a more detailed faecal egg count reduction test. Management practices that improve nutrition to …

We work to promote good animal welfare as an intrinsic part of productive, sustainable and profitable livestock farming. … Recognising that animal welfare is increasingly important, we invest farmer levies in a range of activities that continue to ensure sheep and beef cattle farming in New Zealand has a reputation for animal welfare to be proud of. Our activities Research B+LNZ has a diverse portfolio of research, completed and ongoing, that covers nearly every aspect of stock management. In …

… outlining our concerns about the timelines for the Select Committee process and requesting an extension of the consultation period to enable proper consultation with farmers. This request was rejected.   February 2025 : We provided a submission to the Health Select …

… reality. Female replacement selection data. Carcase data. 2. Develop breeding objectives and indexes Based on consultation with industry to determine trait priorities, New Zealand-specific indexes can be developed. With the …

…  (April 2020) Template submission provided to farmers to make a submission during the Climate Change Commission Consultation (February 2021) Beef + Lamb New Zealand lodges Climate Change Commission submission (March 2021) Beef + Lamb …