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… again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and increase the time taken for them to come back to the …

… 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 …

… 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 … larvae can also survive in the first 1–2 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 …

… 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 …

… of one of the webinars here . Once you've watched the webinar, you can provide feedback on the proposals via our survey – access the survey here .  You can also email general questions to enquiries@beeflambnz.com    … Consultation on updates to the code …

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The Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) champions the critical role of research, guiding B+LNZ to ensure it is relevant, practical, and beneficial for farmers. Members serve as a vital link between B+LNZ, regional Farmer Councils (FC), and their communities, facilitating the flow of knowledge and insights. … Members Paul Crick (Chair) – Eastern North Island Andrew Kirk (Deputy Chair) Southern South Island  Richard Fowler – Dairy representative Grant West – Northern North Island  Colin …

… 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 …

… enter cattle yards What equipment do you need? Sturdy non-slip boots Hat/sunscreen as required General Procedure Keep stock calm Be firm Maintain control of dogs Exercise caution when dealing with cows with calves Use good technique when … you do when working in yards and woolsheds? Check yards and woolsheds before use. Remove any items that could frighten stock or cause injury. Repair any areas that are not structurally sound, especially those used for cattle Once stock are in yards, give them time to settle before handling them When handling cattle in yards, plan an escape route Do …