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… crop acts as a filter. Or, if there is a waterway in the paddock, start grazing at the far end of the paddock. For sheep and cattle: Make breaks long and narrow  – the crop will be utilised more efficiently by stock  (note: deer might need alternative grazing management). For sheep or cattle:  Back fence. Regularly back fence stock off grazed breaks to help minimise pugging damage and to reduce … nitrogen losses. Relevant resources The following resources are relevant to all livestock farmers – dairy, beef, sheep and deer – who graze pasture or crops intensively over winter. If you would prefer face to face guidance on these or …

… B+LNZ is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find out more about the strategies that guide our levy investment, …

… works with the Sow the Seed team to help connect teachers to information and resources from industry in relation to the sheep and beef sector.  View the HATA website. … HATA – Sow the Seed …

… year can be important – is worm challenge rising or falling? What worm species are likely to be about?   … Interpreting sheep FECs  Note: don't over-interpret FECs – the results represent a range, not a fixed number. Possible range of … 800 450–1,250 900 550–1.400 1,000 650–1,500 … Adapted from: Brambell (1963) J. Helminthol. 37. 1–10. … Individual sheep FECs – interpretation  FEC range Interpretation  Action 0–300  Low  Don't treat, continue to monitor  300–800  … on other factors*  800–2,000  High  Treat now  2,000+  Very high  Treat yesterday  … * Feed quality and quantity, sheep age, condition, and other heath challenges. Source: Manawatu Veterinary Services staff training notes 2003. G …

… lodge in the folds of the abomasum and dissolve slowly over time.  Research into COWPs:  Studies have been done in sheep and goats   Copper oxide wire particles can reduce faecal egg counts  Copper oxide wire particles can reduce the … , which lives in the small intestine.  Excess copper can cause copper poisoning in any species. Care is required with sheep in particular. Seek advice from your veterinarian. Checking liver copper levels is recommended before embarking on a programme of copper treatment in sheep.  Earthworms and dung beetles  While both earthworms and dung beetles can ingest and remove internal parasite eggs …

… FITT was a B+LNZ initiative to improve farm profitability. It offered funding for groups of sheep and cattle farmers to trial new approaches or farming systems. … How FITT works Farmers within a region or district … or develop opportunities, which means any research component will probably be small. Projects can address any beef or sheep production issue that aims to improve productivity and profit for farmers.  Sharing the results  The results of the …

… … The B+LNZ Award categories celebrate both the people and the businesses contributing and creating impact in the sheep and beef sector. There are eight categories which fall under People Awards or Business of Farming Awards. Entries … Achiever Award This award recognises those who are under 30 years at the time of nomination and are working in the sheep and beef sector. They demonstrate future leadership/development potential and have already had a positive impact on … an outstanding individual who has led by example and has driven change in the operation and/or governance of the sheep and beef sector through new ideas, approaches and/or initiatives. By nomination only. This award is sponsored by …

… cattle farmers can take to reduce the risk of introducing  Mycoplasma bovis onto their farms. Biosecurity resources for sheep & beef farmers Specific resources for graziers, calf rearing and those bringing new cattle onto their property. … points to help protect your farm from pests and diseases Download –  WOF checklist (B+LNZ)   Use this checklist for sheep and beef farmers to identify ways you can help protect your farm Web link – Biosecurity associated with livestock … of the conditions can be treated, affected cattle will always be carriers of the disease the disease does not affect sheep or cause illness in goats. How it affects cows Infection does not mean clinical disease will develop. However, signs …

… also provides a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions. Access our Lambing Calculator, Sheep Calendar, Benchmarking Tool, Meat Export Tool, Meat and Wool Calculator, Profitability Calculator and Bizplan.  … …