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    B+LNZ underlines need for flexible regulations at APEC

    B+LNZ underlines need for flexible regulations at APEC …
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    Don’t get caught with worms you can’t kill

    Don’t get caught with worms you can’t kill …
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  • Mangatarere Restoration Society

    … is about 157 km2. The Mangatarere Stream originates in the Tararua Range which makes up nearly half of the catchment. Dry stock and dairy farming are undertaken on the rolling hill country and plains. Carterton township is also located in …
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    Lack of capsules a chance to re-set

    Lack of capsules a chance to re-set …
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    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year

    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year …
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  • B+LNZ Wormwise programme

    … These should be developed once you understand your farm’s resistance status, with help from a competent advisor. Worm management should focus on the farm system and nutrition first – drench should not be the main means of managing worm … Plant Health NZ and the New Zealand Veterinary Association.   Follow Wormwise on Facebook  for regular, seasonal worm management updates, and keep an eye on your B+LNZ e-Diary for Wormwise workshops in your region. … B+LNZ Wormwise programme …
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    Cattle farming systems and worms

    … policies set up different levels of risk – both for worm challenge, and for drench resistance. We also highlight some management ideas and risk mitigations. Good nutrition is #1  No matter what systems are in place on a farm, very good … systems . Watch this video on when you should start drenching your calves . Listen to this DairyNZ podcast: better worm management for healthy heifers . Read this article: Winter and spring parasite management in R1 cattle . … Cattle system or policy The tables below show you the risks, along with suggested mitigations, …

  • PRISYM model trial

    … 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 … the risk of drench resistance. This initiative aims to provide farmers with a strategic tool to enhance parasite management on their farms. We’ll analyse how the PRISYM model can simulate the effects of drench resistance within farm …

  • Lamb survival

    This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks within New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur within 3-5 days of lambing. The factors impacting lamb survival appears to be multi-factorial and complex.  This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand.  How will this be …
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    Ewe body condition scoring

    … Few flock management tools are as quick, easy and cheap as body condition scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in productivity, for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and should be a part of every sheep farmer’s management tools. … B+LNZ provide ‘Ewe body condition scoring’ workshops, keep an eye out for one in your area or let your …