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… 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 …

… in New Zealand flocks. … Background Ewe losses, especially during lambing, are a major source of economic cost for sheep farmers. Research from Massey and Lincoln Universities in 2021 revealed that ewe losses can range from 2.2% to 16% … and economic factors on-farms will be used to accurately project changes in profitability due to variations in sheep flock dynamics, such as ewe losses. Expected benefits to farmers Increased productivity and profitability : …

… 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 …

… improved market access. We provide expert knowledge and ensure that what is negotiated provides maximum benefit to the sheep and beef industry.   … We also have members in-markets in the UK/EU and the United States.  … International Environment   The Trade Policy Team also works to ensure that sheep and beef farmers views are heard at international environment negotiations such as the UNFCCC Conference of Parties …

General enquiries Please note that Beef + Lamb New Zealand doesn't sell meat. View a map of meat processors in New Zealand  (PDF, 312 KB) Phone : +64 4 473 9150 or freephone within NZ: 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352) Fax : +64 4 474 0800 Email : enquiries@beeflambnz.com See also: Regional (including a map of local Extension Managers) Management Directors Farmer Councils Postal address PO Box 121, Wellington 6140, New Zealand Wellington office Level 4, Wellington Chambers, 154 Featherston Street, …

… you have your say. Why should you get involved? There are key areas within the proposed plan that could affect sheep and beef farmers – this is your chance to have your say on these matters. They are: New instream water quality and … can be leached specific to a productive land use (based on OVERSEER). There will be limited ability, if any, for new sheep and beef farmers to increase leaching beyond 13kgN/ha/yr. Upper limit for Dairy is 32kgN/ha/yr, Beef is 20kgN/ha/yr; …

… that make New Zealand’s red meat industry world-leading.  … The B+LNZ Awards evolved out of the successful B+LNZ Sheep Industry Awards but now encompasses the whole red meat sector (sheep, beef and dairy beef). The eight award categories (four people focused, four business focused) are continually … our industry, is valued for its strength and durability.   Recognising the longevity of Tōtara wood, our pioneering sheep and beef farmers used its hard wood to create fence posts, many of which still stand today as a reminder of the …