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  • Contact us

    General enquiries Please note that Beef + Lamb New Zealand doesn't sell meat. View a map of meat processors in New Zealand  (PDF, 312 KB) Phone : +64 4 473 9150 or freephone within NZ: 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352) Fax : +64 4 474 0800 Email : [email protected] See also: Regional (including a map of local Extension Managers) Management Directors B+LNZ Farmer Council Postal address PO Box 121, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Wellington office Level 4, Wellington Chambers, 154 Featherston …
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    Refugia

    The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by drench-resistant worms. Using Refugia means leaving some worms free to breed without ‘screening’ by drench. There are various ways to achieve …

  • AgYields

    Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand.  …

  • RMA national direction consultation 2025

    From late May to late July, the Government consulted on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council plans and other rules.  The consultation is now closed. You can read the submission we made here (PDF, 939 …
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    Worms on pasture

    You’ll have heard the mantra ‘95% of worms on your farm are on pasture’. Learn about the drivers of worm challenge on your pastures so you can reduce worm intake by susceptible stock.  …
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    Paddock selection

    Which paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. …
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    Limiting the risk of unplanned and late pregnancies in sheep

    Looking out for the following can help you reduce unplanned pregnancies Drafting out male lambs from ewe lambs as the flock gets closer to sexual maturity (puberty). The age of puberty is influenced by breed, genetics, size (weight), nutrition, and season of birth. Ewe lambs can reach puberty as early as five months of age. It is recommended to draft any non-replacement ewe hoggets you plan to sale once they meet liveweights which increase their chances of conception (35–40kg). When shearing …

  • Livestock parasite management learning groups

    Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. To help farmers, B+LNZ Research has launched livestock parasite management groups across the country to promote best practices and improve control strategies.  …

  • PRISYM model trial

    We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If successful, this model could provide farmers with a strategic tool to evaluate different management strategies. …
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    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results

    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results …
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