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Use of Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs)

… be exported to European or other markets where HGP is banned. Animals that have been treated need to be identified on the animal status declaration (ASD) accompanying the movement of livestock and veterinarians must record the application of HGPs on the MPI database and apply a special HGP tag to the animal. Find out more Read about Using Hormonal Growth Promotants on the MPI website. …
2023 Manifesto

… and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) launched a comprehensive package of proposed policy changes ahead of the 2023 General Election. … to every Member of Parliament and relevant officials. It was intended to help guide new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on what policies should be shelved or changed. It reflected the fact that the Government had tried to do too much too … 2023 Manifesto …
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Facial eczema resources

… at lambing, ewes that run dry before weaning. For every clinical case, there can be five, 10 or more with the disease. On top of the cost, no one wants their sheep to be affected by disease. Fortunately, there are things you can do, both in …
Lamb

This is an interactive tool that lets you analyse New Zealand’s meat exports: by meat type by destination (region or country) by season by volume, value, or average price …
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Faecal egg counts

… 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. … average FEC for the mob. Advantages – speed and reduced cost per sample read. Automated systems are available for DIY on-farm composite counts. This can mean more frequent monitoring – its easy to see whether FECs are tracking upwards or …
Lamb survival

… Background On average, flocks within New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur … resources: Development of new resources such as podcasts, webinars, and factsheets that provide practical advice on improving lamb survival. Enhanced knowledge: Perspective gained from a range of stakeholders with expertise in lamb …
Waikato Regional Council Plan Change 1

… will set rules for agricultural land use in the Waikato and Waipā catchments. This page contains the latest information on PC1. … Overview Waikato Regional Council (WRC) first notified PC1 in 2016, and following a Council Hearing, WRC’s decision on PC1 was released in April 2020. The release of new national policies (national stock exclusion regulations, Freshwater Farm Plan regulations, National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management [NPSFM] and National Environmental Standards …
Nationwide ‘Sheep Poo’ Study to help understand facial eczema

… Saying thank you A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg … along with an anonymised nationwide map that tracks FE spore levels. Insight into FE risk factors: By providing data on farm conditions, livestock management, and current FE practices, participants contribute to identifying the key risk … Principal Advisor Animal Health Research, Cara Brosnahan, talks to Mark Ferguson. Watch B+LNZ Knowledge Hub video on sub-clinical FE. Watch Facial Eczema Sheep Poo Study: Q&A session . B+LNZ's Cara Brosnahan and Ginny Dodunski talk …
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Wellbeing

… Below are some resources to help you look after your staff’s wellbeing: FarmSalus Health and Safety on farm – risk management Health and Safety on farm – safety conversations DairyNZ well-being resources: How to stay well Drugs and alcohol Farmstrong provides free …
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Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector

Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector …
16 February 2022