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… levels on pasture to drop simply because of time. The exception is extreme hot and dry conditions: L3 larvae do not feed – they rely on stored metabolites to survive.  In warm conditions, the larvae use up their stored energy quite …

… recommendations  from regional sheep and beef farmers. Contribute to the development of Region Delivery Plans (RDPs) by planning, guiding and coordinating  extension and information activities for sheep and beef farmers. Provide a regional …

… Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific …

… the crop or around sidings. Young stock sometimes graze the grass heavily first, while getting used to the new feed. They can then become ‘unexpectedly’ infected with worms.  Solutions to this could be:   Grazing lambs through a crop with their mums in the week or two before weaning, so that they are used to the new forage.  For calves: feed baleage, meal, or another feed type that calves are used to, as well as the crop, until they adapt.  Drench the calves or lambs a few days after …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when conducting burn offs. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Workers must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Wear cotton or wool clothing - no synthetic Means to communicate with 111 if required What do you need to do to plan a burn? Check with Rural Fire authority to see if there is a Fire Ban in place or if a Burn Plan is required Check Emergency Response Plan …

… phased eradication has the highest chance of success. Web link – Weaned calves (Biosecurity New Zealand) If you are planning on buying, selling, and/or moving weaned calves to grazing, there are steps you can take to help protect your …

… B+LNZ has developed a range of handy tools to help farmers, meat processors, consultants and others with planning and business decisions.  … Lambing calculator  Compare your lambing percentage with other farms of your type, and …