B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions.
B+LNZ works to ensure our farmers receive increased value from our sustainable farming systems and natural grass-fed beef and lamb – we identify and create market opportunities, work to dismantle trade barriers and grow consumer preference for NZ beef and lamb.
B+LNZ works in areas that farmers can't individually, such as having a voice with government policymakers. We advocate for and tangibly influence policy development.
… The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail. Resources for farmers Wormwise handbook (PDF, 4.3MB) – or request a printed copy Request a Wormwise workshop in your area: Contact your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good …
If only we didn’t have to collect poo, but we do!!! Faecal egg counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. …
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. …
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 serious disease if left unchecked. Liver fluke can be a cause of ill thrift on some farms. Learn about these worms and their management …
