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… a range of detailed reports and information each year covering national data, analysis and forecasts for farmers in the sheep and beef sectors. … Our reports are updated mid-season, and we estimate the projected lamb crop every November. Our Economic Service team also provides reports on specific subjects related to the sheep and beef sector, including annual cost movement reports and stock number reporting. If you’d like to receive these …

… This study compares the effects of different calf-rearing methods – artificial rearing versus suckling from dams until weaning … 85 days of age. There is limited research in New Zealand’s pasture-based systems comparing these rearing methods. This study aims to fill this gap by examining calf growth rates, behaviour, and economic impacts, including effects on total …

… lambing percentage with other farms of your type, and regionally and nationally, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey.  … Sheep calendar   Key sheep-producing activities across the year, to help you manage ewes effectively and keep your team updated.   … …

… your staff. Manager's reports (PDF, 395 KB) Performance incentives (PDF, 355 KB) Performance management (PDF, 573 KB) Sheep. beef, deer career pathway – Primary ITO (PDF, 136 KB) Safe Work Procedures FarmSmart 2017: Melonie Sheppard – …

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… Drench resistance is a growing challenge for sheep and beef farmers, complicating parasite management. This project aims to use advanced molecular diagnostics to … tests that support better management decisions. … Background Managing gastrointestinal nematodes is a major concern for sheep and beef farmers, and drench resistance is increasingly complicating this issue. The use of broad-spectrum … is to identify biomarkers of resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes affecting sheep and cattle.  The proof-of-concept study will focus on: Trichostrongylus species: Trichostrongylus colubriformis , Trichostrongylus vitrinus , and …