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Beef breeding with most calves sold at weaning … Beef breeding with 1Y cattle finishing on same feed platform … Finishing system purchasing cow-reared weaners … Finishing system purchasing 1Y+ animals … Finishing system purchasing 100kg dairy beef weaners … Learn about how different farm systems and policies set up different levels of risk – both for worm challenge, and for drench resistance. We also highlight some management ideas and risk mitigations. Good nutrition is #1  No matter what …

The role of the research team is to ensure B+LNZ delivers innovative and tangible research outcomes so New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers can make improvements to their farming system and business now and into the future. … B+LNZ's research portfolio is diverse and supports several projects and larger programmes across animal health, productivity and genetics, environmental health and mitigations (greenhouse gas) and landscape management. The successful delivery of research programmes is …

A report from the University of Canterbury has revealed that 24 per cent of New Zealand’s native vegetation (approximately 2.8 million hectares) is estimated to be on sheep and beef farms. This is the largest amount of native vegetation present outside of public conservation land. … Download the summary report:  Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 2 MB) Download the full report:  Desk-top Assessment of Native Vegetation on New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 3.5 MB) The report …

 “I can confidently recommend the programme to anyone looking to expand their understanding, skills, and confidence across the board. It covers a wide range of topics, from financial literacy to understanding the demands of the international meat export market – gained through a walkthrough of a meat processing plant, followed by a conversation with the company CEO.” … "If you’re someone who wants to accelerate your learning in any aspect from pasture to plate, or simply someone who wants to …

This project investigated the potential effect of long-acting drench products on the rumen microbiome, the effect of parasites on ewe growth, Body Condition Score and fecundity over the summer-autumn period. … This project investigated the following: the potential effect of long-acting drench products on the rumen microbiome. This was done using 300 ewes in total that were given one of three different treatments (long-acting drench product, controlled release capsule and untreated control). The …

… How to minimise sediment loss to waterways Use minimum or no-till cultivation practices, such as direct drilling Re-sow areas of bare or damaged soil as soon as possible Avoid heavy stock grazing on steeper, more vulnerable soils, …

We offer workshops covering everything you need to know about better breeding, better feeding, and better animal health and welfare. … Workshops we currently offer … Beef Cow Body Condition Scoring This workshop provides the platform to bring together and discuss all the critical elements of condition scoring in beef animals and management applications throughout the farming year Ewe Body Condition Scoring This workshop demonstrates a quick, easy and low-cost management tool that compares sheep …

To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has rolled out the Forage Cropping module of the B+LNZ Farm Plan. A key outcome of this, is the documenting of actions to protect critical source areas and minimise environmental impacts. It will also help provide proof to the Government that farmers do not need further regulations to protect their natural resources and livestock. … To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has fast tracked the roll out of …

When using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …