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… Levels of worm challenge to stock is strongly influenced by stock policies and nutrition, and by forage type. Grazing management and integration of different stock classes can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock.  … Worms in your farm system …

… research and evidence to underpin our advocacy, along with farmer input. We also rely on the B+LNZ Sheep and Beef Farm Survey – this research showed the importance of the survey farms and GIS mapping of them.   More information   B+LNZ’s media release about the review    B+LNZ’s summary …

… 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 …

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 …

… be a dangerous environment. Adverse event management Preparing for a flood Recovering from a flood Managing stressed stock Health and Safety Post-Flood Advice about Leptospirosis during floods Feed budgeting Guidelines for health and … Health and Safety Post-Flood guidelines Suggestions on how to use the details contained in the above pamphlet. 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 Federated Farmers freephone 0800 376 646, option 2 or the Rural Support Trust on 0800 …

… classes region distribution. … Estimated number of commercial sheep and beef farms in each class:   Sheep and beef farm survey 2019-20 farm class Estimated farms 1  South Island High country    200 2  South Island Hill country    620 3  North …

… 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 …

… of the worm life cycle – there are ways our management can interrupt this cycle to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock.  … Animals eat worm larvae with pasture. Larvae like to live close to the base of the pasture, in moisture and away … seven days for eggs to hatch, grow through two juvenile stages in the poo, and become L3 larvae capable of re-infecting stock.   Ideal conditions for larval development Moisture is a must. The right amount of warmth (20–25C). If it gets too … Some larvae can also survive in the first 1 cm of soil – this provides a ‘reservoir’ of larvae that emerge to challenge stock when rain arrives after a drought. Listen to this podcast on Autumn animal health to learn more. L3 are hardy, and …

… 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 …