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… 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, …

… 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 …

… Describe and Advertise a job  (PDF, 915KB) Individual Employment Agreements   (PDF, 814KB) Remuneration  (PDF, 873KB) Sheep and beef career pathways (PDF, 52KB) We are currently consulting on the career pathways map to ensure we have it …

… Find out how we're working to improve access for sheep and beef products to overseas markets. … Trade …

… sending animals to slaughter (except for bobby calves) Except where noted above, the ASD form applies to cattle, deer, sheep, lambs, goats, ostriches, emus, horses, alpacas and llamas. A separate ASD is required for pigs. Recommended … have had time to empty out prior to release from the yards, remembering to provide clean drinking water. Newly arrived sheep should be routinely given an appropriate quarantine drench. This would be best given on the farm of origin but in …

… Share your experiences with school students and educators! We're working to increase connections between schools and sheep and beef farms nationwide. We'll connect schools and Young Farmer clubs with farmers for farm visits or guest … NZYF will support B+LNZ with their objectives relating to attraction and retention of young people into the sheep and beef sector.   Clubs  B+LNZ is focused on providing community connection, combating isolation and enhancing …

… 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 …