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- Page… 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 …
- Page… in your flock could be a lamb displaying the following behaviours or characteristics: Mounting/riding of other stock. Flehmen Response – curling back the upper lip. Inhaling deeply-head held high. Aggressive behaviour – if more than … however if you are planning on sending sheep to sale or slaughter it is recommended you do a full assessment of your stock to ensure you don’t end up with any surprises during transit. If you are unsure consider scanning cull ewes (can …
- … are management strategies that farmers can put in place to protect the future performance of their capital breeding stock, such as early weaning, body condition scoring and feed budgets. Most importantly, farmers need to look after the …
- Hill Country Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer …
- Page… What type of worm laid those eggs? Faecal egg counts tell us how many worm eggs our stock are passing. Larval cultures tell us what worm genus the eggs are from. … Larval cultures are normally done at an …
- … (National Animal Identification and Tracing) and animal movement recording, and to ensure the health history of any stock coming onto their farm. For more information, please visit the OSPRI website . … Mycoplasma bovis eradication …
- Page… Managing volunteers Business.govt.nz Is your volunteer actually an employee? Animal welfare Dairy NZ Managing stressed stock MPI Download publications, guidance, links and other documents about animal welfare Irrigation Irrigation NZ …
- Page… of action (MOA). Get to know your drench families, so you can make better decisions when choosing treatments for your stock. Family matters … Above: Timeline of approximate year of release of different drench actives in New Zealand. …
- Page… 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. Watch this video on risky …
- … have made to farm for the long term. The judging criteria include the wise use of land, labour and capital resources. Stock must be well-cared for and class and type well suited to the land contour and soil type. Enter and find out more To …