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- … 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 …
- Page… Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended … This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis of a high breeding value for disease resistance where this is available. Check the animal health … Regularly worm farm dogs and prevent the access of other dogs onto the property – dogs can spread disease to your stock. Treatment Regularly inspect your animals and know the signs of disease to ensure problems are detected early. Seek …
- … around grazing and drenching. Understanding the patterns of what worm species predominate where, when and in which stock classes can also help you manage worms on your farm. …
- Page… 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. … 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 …
- Page… Meet the ‘other’ critters that might be freeloading in your stock! Tapeworm is a mostly harmless parasite of young lambs. Lungworm is most common in young calves and can cause …
- 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 …
- … about 157 km2. The Mangatarere Stream originates in the Tararua Range which makes up nearly half of the catchment. Dry stock and dairy farming are undertaken on the rolling hill country and plains. Carterton township is also located in this …
- Page… 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 …
- Page… Crops not only provide a less favourable habitat for worm larvae, but can also provide better nutrition, to grow young stock more quickly through their most vulnerable months. That said, the level of worm challenge on crops can vary substantially and monitoring is very important to safely reduce drench use while grazing young stock on these. Which crop is best? Its not always possible to say which forage will be ‘best’ – ‘Whatever green, leafy … edges! Sometimes in crop paddocks there are areas of old grass, either throughout the crop or around sidings. Young stock sometimes graze the grass heavily first, while getting used to the new feed. They can then become ‘unexpectedly’ …
- … are at high risk of developing triple drench resistance, as are areas on farm predominately utilised for grazing young stock. There is an opportunity to better understand drench resistance on farm. This project harnessed the power of … the group of farmers shared their recent FECRT results and explored how their results impacted the next farm their stock traveled to. The project enabled them to reduce cost and gain efficiencies by cutting out ineffective quarantine … Triple combination drenches may not be effective quarantine drenches. This includes for hogget grazing blocks and stock purchases. To know what quarantine drench you need, you need to know your worms. For the introduction of refugia …