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  • Video

    An introduction to the Sire Genotyping Project

    Genotyping uses a small tissue sample (ear notch) to read an animal’s DNA and better understand its genetic potential. Samples will be analysed using one of two technologies, including low-pass …
  • Factsheet

    Managing heifers prior to and during mating

    … successfully mated yearlings fact sheet sets out some guidelines deciding whether put … greatest risk failing reach remating targets through poor nutrition between first … 60 months age adult reached underpinning targets some reproductive management targets 1 …
  • Other PDF

    The impacts of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on sheep and beef farms

    … felt wide range businesses contractors vets communities transport companies processors …
  • Podcast

    Optimising lamb survival: episode two with Professor Paul Kenyon and Geordie Eade

    … Breeding hoggets can be a smart way to lift overall lamb … and the long-term impacts of breeding ewe hoggets. …
    lamb survival episode two
  • Industry data

    Lamb Crop Report 2024

    … forestry shifts towards beef cattle trade hoggets2 ewe lambing percentage decreased 26 … lamb survival very difficult fewer ewe hoggets were mated most regions number lambs born from ewe hoggets estimated 859000 head comprising 45 total …
  • Resource book

    Staff Planning

    … existing employees means must have skill sets necessary complete assigned … 4 financial management budgeting monitor budgets monthly reporting approve purchase orders … 4 financial management budgeting monitor budgets monthly reporting approve purchase orders …
  • Video

    Examining ewes' udders to identify possible problems

    Around 5% of ewes in New Zealand have problems with their udders (udder defects). These can lead to reduced lamb survival and growth rates. It’s a good idea to check udders 4–6 weeks after weaning so …
    lambs
  • News

    B+LNZ showcasing dairy beef work at SIDE

    Beef + Lamb New Zealand recently attended the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) to promote how we provide value for dairy farmers for their beef levies. Established in 1998, SIDE has grown to become …
    image of presenter at SIDE conference

  • Māori partnerships

    … .  ‘Waiho I te toipoto, Kaua I te toiroa’ , Lets us be close together, not far apart’   Our …

  • Sheep Progeny Test

    The Sheep Progeny Test is a long-standing and critical component of New Zealand’s sheep genetics system. The benchmarks created by this test underpin the NZGE – B+LNZ’s large-scale across-flock and …