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    Managing heifers prior to and during mating

    Managing heifers prior to and during mating …
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    Government must work with rural sector on commonsense stock exclusion rules

    Government must work with rural sector on commonsense stock exclusion rules …
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  • Market innovation and seizing opportunities

    … technologies and global trends. What we’re doing We’re not just focusing on common goals to align the sector and ‘grow the pie’, we’re encouraging healthy competition and innovation to ‘take a slice of the pie’ We’re creating a cohesive …

  • Nationwide ‘Sheep Poo’ Study to help understand facial eczema

    Saying thank you A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of interest for the 2025 – 26 season are now open. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … This study will assess the prevalence and contributing factors of facial eczema (FE) across New Zealand over three seasons (2023–2026).  Up …

  • Kawhia and Coast River Care

    The Kawhia Harbour is a large harbour and a popular fishing spot. There is  a small settlement  on the surrounding shore of permanent residents and also many bach owners. We are very proud of our Maori History and also whaleboat rowing which we have participated in for over 110 years. There are three clubs which own 3 historical restored boats and three replica boats between them. Marokopa is a small settlement of farmers and batch owners on the coast further south, renowned for its Kahawhai …
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    Breeder workshops a step towards NZ-specific EBVs

    Breeder workshops a step towards NZ-specific EBVs …
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    Drench families

    Broad-spectrum drenches … Narrow-spectrum drenches … Here you’ll find details on the different anthelmintic classes available in New Zealand – what worms they target, how they act, and what we know about drench resistance for each class.  … What’s in a name?   Drench is the common name for anthelmintic.  These kill certain species of internal parasites (worms) inside your animals.   Dozens of drench BRANDS are available However they all belong to: Five 'broad-spectrum' drench families (cover …
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    Growing great lambs

    … Putting everything in place for your lambs to survive and thrive, and then achieving that potential is a key for successful sheep farming.  … In these resources you’ll find tips, …
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    Trees within farms

    … diversify your income by providing timber, carbon, and honey​. Provide windbreaks and shade for livestock help them grow faster​. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed​. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture​. Provide landscape diversity and wildlife habitat, biodiversity​. Absorb carbon to help offset your, or …

  • Emissions Reduction Plan consultations

    B+LNZ provides submissions when the Government consults on its approach to New Zealand’s emissions budgets, which outline how the reductions required in the Climate Change Response Act will be met.  … The second Emissions Reduction Plan In late August 2024 B+LNZ, with the Meat Industry Association, provided a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its discussion document outlining the Government’s approach to New Zealand’s second emissions budget (ERP2) covering emissions reductions …