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… A research model is evaluating the cumulative impact of farm system changes on greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance.  … reducing methane emissions. The project will use the PRISYM model, a research model, to analyse data from several sheep and beef farms, including one that also integrates dairy production.   The focus will be on seeing if the model can help find practical ways to reduce methane emissions and improve financial performance on farms. This includes analysing various farming practices and their impact on both …

… This project measured the concentrations of ivermectin (a macrocyclic lactone) reaching target cattle tissues (abomasum and small intestine) and the target parasites ( Ostertagia  and  Cooperia ) when given to cattle orally, by injection or pour-on.  … occurs or why different organs appear different. Despite evidence that pour-on administration is the least effective and most likely to select for resistant parasites, these products are the most common for the cattle market in New Zealand … is required.  Current data indicates that in cattle, oral drenches are more effective than injections or pour-ons and this is probably because orals deliver a higher concentration of active ingredients to the target parasites in the …