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- … 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 : …
- … Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? Check out the different providers of training to grow your skills and knowledge. …
- Page… Interpreting sheep FECs Note: don't over-interpret FECs – the results represent a range, not a fixed number. Possible range of … Individual sheep FECs – interpretation FEC range Interpretation Action 0–300 Low Don't treat, continue to monitor 300–800 … * Feed quality and quantity, sheep age, condition, and other heath challenges. Source: Manawatu Veterinary Services staff training notes 2003. G … Source: McKenna PB. The diagnosis of gastro-intestinal parasitism in cattle and sheep. Proc 11th Annual Seminar: Society of Sheep & Beef Cattle Veterinarians NZVA, 1981 . …
- Page… 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 …
- … for farmer focus groups where the outcomes and solutions developed can provide new information and ‘know how’ for other sheep and beef farmers. …
- … The B+LNZ Award categories celebrate both the people and the businesses contributing and creating impact in the sheep and beef sector. There are eight categories which fall under People Awards or Business of Farming Awards. Entries … Science Institute Emerging Achiever Award This award recognises those who are under 30 years and are working in the sheep and beef sector. They demonstrate future leadership/development potential and have already had a positive impact on … an outstanding individual who has led by example and has driven change in the operation and/or governance of the sheep and beef sector through new ideas, approaches and/or initiatives. This award is by nomination only. Enter or …
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- … These initiatives focus on improving productivity, profitability, and support a sustainable sheep and beef farming industry – helping farmers breed animals that are better suited to their farm systems and future …
- … Estimated number of commercial sheep and beef farms in each class: Sheep and beef farm survey 2019-20 farm class Estimated farms 1 South Island High country 200 2 South Island Hill …
- … raised some concerns. The proposed NPS needs to provide for equity in the framework it establishes for managing soils. Sheep and beef land is productive land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef land is valuable land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef farms themselves are valuable and contribute significantly to the NZ economy, community, culture, society …