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… 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’ …

… 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 …

… Snow Guidelines   (PDF, 177KB)    – this factsheet has management ideas, feeding tips through to how much your stock will need.  Reviving newborn lambs  (PDF, 178KB) – Dextrose can help revive your lambs. Need to know more?  Feed … you have volunteers coming onto your property for snow raking or clean up. Please consider health and safety. 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 the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254. Coping with stress – information and support …

… ones, and available evidence for their efficacy.  Apple cider vinegar  Cider vinegar is claimed by some to have various stock animal health benefits, including parasite control.    Research into it’s efficacy has been limited.   … Copper … particles  Prior to the advent of safe, broad spectrum worm drenches, copper was a component of some mixtures given to stock for worm treatment. An example was the sometimes-toxic ‘NCA’ (Nicotine Copper & Arsenic).   Copper oxide wire particles (COWPs) can be administered to stock as copper boluses.  Copper boluses have a capsule which breaks down in the abomasum, releasing the COWPs, which …

… lambing practices.  For farms integrated with dairy operations, exploring options such as off-farm grazing for young stock and managing dairy calves.  On-Farm implementation:   Assessing the costs of implementing recommendations and the …

… (e.g. veterinarians, livestock agents, feed and fencing contractors, shearers) and delivery and pick-up vehicles (e.g. stock trucks). Notify these operators prior to entry. Where direct contact with animals has occurred, clean and disinfect … young children are at particularly high risk of contracting serious gastrointestinal illnesses from contact with stock and animal faeces on-farm. Provide facilities (e.g. hoses, disinfectant, brushes etc.) in ‘permitted access areas’ …

… Research B+LNZ has a diverse portfolio of research, completed and ongoing, that covers nearly every aspect of stock management. In the pastoral sector, commercial drivers and welfare promotion are often closely aligned, where … materials are also supplied to farmers, which frequently contain items of welfare relevance, for example information on stock care distributed in anticipation of adverse weather events. It is, however, through our regional presence that B+LNZ is able to actively promote good stock welfare as part of efficient, productive sheep and beef farming. This encompasses: Extension activities B+LNZ Farmer …

… of the Giveaway is B+LNZ and is supported by B+LNZ Awards Sponsors. Eligibility All entries must be made online via Survey Monkey as linked in promotions which asks for contact details and poses two questions: Name four of the Award …

… scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in productivity, for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and should be a part of every sheep …

… speaker opportunities. To streamline this process, we need to know who is willing to participate. Please fill out this survey to be added to our database should you be happy to share your experiences.   … B+LNZ and New Zealand Young Farmers …