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B+LNZ Lamb Crop confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024

A new report by Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) confirms earlier estimates for fewer lambs in spring 2024 compared to last year due to a declining ewe flock, and a moderate decrease in ewe lambing …
05 December 2024
Factsheet

Do pure clover swards need nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser at sowing?

Phosphorus is widely applied at drilling when establishing new pastures but is nitrogen also required for pure clover swards being established into previously underdeveloped land? Last updated: …
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Sheep farmers urged to plan following likely unavailability of drench capsules

… for ewes – but the key to this are ewe body condition and feed planning. Getting this … time. “Identifying ewes that are under body condition score (BCS) 3 to 3.5 at weaning …
18 January 2023
Resource book

Maternal Performance traits report

An analysis of maternal traits and their contribution to livestock productivity and breeding performance. Last updated July …
Factsheet

Shelter - maintaining the welfare and productivity of sheep and cattle on drystock farms

Maintaining the welfare and productivity of sheep and cattle on drystock farms. Last updated: May 2019 …
Resource book

Wormwise for goats

Practical parasite management advice tailored specifically for goat farming systems. Last updated May …
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B+LNZ Regional Case Study – Southland (April 2020)

B+LNZ Regional Case Study – Southland (April 2020) …
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Stock Number Survey Report 30 June 2025

Stock Number Survey Report 30 June 2025 …
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Getting ready for mating

… 1:150 is adequate for mixed-age ewes in good condition. This should be reduced to 1:100 for … ewes should be going to the ram at an optimum body condition score of over 3 and on a rising …
28 March 2023
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Survey identifies traits of importance to NZ beef producers

… and weight traits (including carcase) and Body Condition Score (BCS). Of these, feed …
13 December 2022