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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.  … Background Internal parasitic diseases limit livestock production and affect animal health and welfare. Drenches are failing on an increased number of farms with farmers needing support to increase their knowledge and confidence in parasite management …

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Take part in a national survey exploring the social impacts of facial eczema. It’s easy, completely confidential, and takes just 15 minutes to complete. For every response, $10 will be donated to the Rural Support Trust. ​Complete the survey​ before 18 July.  … Sign up here to receive free text messages with region-specific spore count updates, helping you identify the ideal time to begin monitoring on your farm. This service also offers management tips and links to additional information. … …

Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. As a general rule - the more diversity, the healthier that environment. … Why is biodiversity important on farm? Biodiversity is a win-win – for you as a farmer and for your property’s ecosystem. Your production platform will produce more if your pasture is healthy, earthworms are active and insects and bees are busy. Most activities that promote biodiversity have other positive spin offs. For instance, …

… clear and meaningful biodiversity policies that contribute to safeguarding the future of our indigenous species and in meeting our commitments to the international Convention of Biological Diversity. … New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy …