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Our team brings together expertise in genetics, research, and extension. Read more about who we are, what we do, and how we’re helping farmers make more informed breeding decisions for their operation.  … Our purpose  Driving profitable genetic gain across New Zealand’s sheep and beef industry by delivering tools, data, and insights that help farmers make more informed breeding decisions – tailored to their farm systems and environments.  We bring together science, technology, and industry …

We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If successful, this model could provide farmers with a strategic tool to evaluate different management strategies. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. This …

Calling all farmers! Register on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand electoral roll and have your say on the big issues affecting our industry. … As the industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef producers, we invest farmer levies to help grow the industry today and for future generations. Why register? To make the best decisions on behalf of New Zealand farmers, we need to know what you think. B+LNZ is your organisation. If you're on the electoral roll you can: vote in the …

Better Beef Breeding starts with informed decisions. The bull you choose today can influence your herd for four cow generations, so it pays to get it right.     … B+LNZ offers practical tools, resources, and workshops to help you make informed breeding decisions - from setting clear breeding objectives to assessing genetic information and selecting structurally sound bulls. Whether you're choosing sires, mating heifers, or improving performance recording in your stud, you'll find resources to …

The People and Capability Farmer Reference Group (PCRG) is a critical component of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's commitment to delivering impactful and farmer-relevant solutions. Comprising 12 active farmers, the PCRG provides a vital, on-the-ground voice to our People and Capability work programme. Their purpose  The PCRG ensures our initiatives are deeply informed by valuable farmer insights and perspectives. By actively engaging with this group, B+LNZ gains a deeper understanding of farmers' …

Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The Government’s consultation on the exposure draft of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity has now closed. B+LNZ provided a joint submission with DINZ. Read our submission here (PDF, 928 KB). The supporting documents (a review of the SNA criteria by Element Environmental and the …

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.  … Background While it is known that different routes of drench administration can result in variable efficacy against some parasite species it is not understood why this occurs or why different organs appear different. Despite evidence that pour-on …

The B+LNZ Farmer Council and Kāhui provide a pathway for farmers to lead, support and engage with B+LNZ’s regional extension by setting regional priorities, helping with identifying critical topics and supporting the extension team to develop and deliver events and activities that farmers want and that will make an impact in their farming business.   … B+LNZ Farmer Councils core purpose is to partner with the Extension Team to champion farming excellence across New Zealand. Similarly, the B+LNZ …