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… Biosecurity on grazing properties   (Dairy NZ) This interactive guide for graziers can protect the health of the stock they manage. Podcast –  Managing the risk of  M. bovis during the winter grazing season   (B+LNZ) Richard Laven of … Pre-purchase checklist for M. bovis   (MPI) Pre-purchase checklist when buying cattle Web link –  Calf rearer survey underway  (Biosecurity New Zealand) A survey of around 200 calf rearing properties is on across the country. The test involves a simple one-off nasal swab on …

… search on the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub. … Resources Learning modules Animal welfare on farms learning module   BCS Sheep   Stock water   Factsheets B+LNZ's commitment to the welfare of sheep and beef cattle Animal welfare obligations for …

… 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 to maximise the effectiveness of your own …

… 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 …

… cultivation practices, such as direct drilling Re-sow areas of bare or damaged soil as soon as possible Avoid heavy stock grazing on steeper, more vulnerable soils, especially when wet Fence stock out of waterways Plant riparian margins Leave buffers when cultivating, over sowing, topdressing and/or burning …

… Snow Guidelines   (PDF, 177KB)    – this factsheet has management ideas, feeding tips through to how much your stock will need.  Reviving newborn lambs  (PDF, 178KB) – Dextrose can help revive your lambs. Need to know more?  Feed … you have volunteers coming onto your property for snow raking or clean up. Please consider health and safety. Do your stock need access to grazing? If you need emergency feed, generators, large capacity water pumps, help moving stock or cleaning up, please call the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254. Coping with stress – information and support …

… can still view the resources we created for your information. The freshwater-related consultations are: changes to the stock exclusion low-slope map (closed on 7 October) – see our submission, factsheet and info below certified freshwater … these consultations. Submission documents B+LNZ FINAL SUBMISSION ON THE CERTIFIED FRESHWATER FARM PLANS REGULATIONS AND STOCK EXCLUSION REGULATIONS: PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE LOW SLOPE MAP (PDF, 3.6MB) B+LNZ, DINZ AND NZDFA SUBMISSION ON … 671KB) B+LNZ’S SUBMISSION ON THE WETLANDS REGULATIONS JULY 2022 (PDF, 506KB) Proposed changes to the low-slope map for stock exclusion  The Government proposed changes that aimed to address the identified inaccuracies of the low-slope map …

Calling all farmers! Register on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand electoral roll and have your say on the big issues affecting our industry. … As the industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef producers, we invest farmer levies to help grow the industry today and for future generations. Why register? To make the best decisions on behalf of New Zealand farmers, we need to know what you think. B+LNZ is your organisation. If you're on the electoral roll you can: vote in the …

… ones, and available evidence for their efficacy.  Apple cider vinegar  Cider vinegar is claimed by some to have various stock animal health benefits, including parasite control.    Research into it’s efficacy has been limited.   … Copper … particles  Prior to the advent of safe, broad spectrum worm drenches, copper was a component of some mixtures given to stock for worm treatment. An example was the sometimes-toxic ‘NCA’ (Nicotine Copper & Arsenic).   Copper oxide wire particles (COWPs) can be administered to stock as copper boluses.  Copper boluses have a capsule which breaks down in the abomasum, releasing the COWPs, which …

… is #1  No matter what systems are in place on a farm, very good nutrition greatly reduces the risk of worms to stock. Conversely, farms where underfeeding is a feature, frequently have issues with worms.  The tables below show you …