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… of New Zealand’s readiness for disease responses have highlighted the need for improved traceability of movements of sheep.   B+LNZ is conscious of the need to consider cost-benefits associated with any traceability system and based on farmer feedback, does not support individual EID tagging of sheep as the best method of traceability.  The red meat sector is therefore looking at practical, cost-effective ways to strengthen sheep traceability.   Mob-based tracing remains the most efficient and appropriate system for sheep, given their lower …

… Reducing methane emissions in New Zealand's national sheep flock through targeted breeding. This ground-breaking project aims to give every sheep farmer in New Zealand the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their flock by selecting and breeding sheep with naturally lower methane emissions.   … in this programme is voluntary, and the response from many farmers has been enthusiastic.  Access all Cool Sheep information and resources through the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub The Cool Sheep® Programme comprises four key projects:  …

… Better Sheep Breeding starts with informed decisions. Choosing the right rams for your farming operation is one of the most … for your team, or finding breeders that align with your goals.   On Knowledge Hub, you’ll find guidance on using nProve Sheep, a free online tool that helps New Zealand farmers to find the best rams for their operation, and the Ram Value Calculator, which compares ram teams based on genetic merit.    Access all Better sheep breeding information and resources through the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub Related topics   Hogget mating resources   Ram …