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    Alternative worm treatments

    A list of various papers on alternative options for worm control can be found at the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. A good local review is provided on Deer Industry New Zealand’s Deer Hub website (pages 63–74).  …
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    Larval cultures

    What type of worm laid those eggs? Faecal egg counts tell us how many worm eggs our stock are passing. Larval cultures tell us what worm genus the eggs are from.   …

  • 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 breed evaluation.  …

  • Grazeable shrubs for hill country

    This project aimed to understand how to better manage tagasaste (commonly known as tree lucerne) on-farm in the Hawkes’ Bay region and Taupō. …

  • B+LNZ Wormwise programme

    The B+LNZ Wormwise programme provides farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques to manage worms effectively and sustainably and minimise drench resistance issues. It also aims to lift productivity and the welfare of livestock.  …
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    Preparing for flystrike this summer

    Preparing for flystrike this summer …
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    Grazing management

    Does rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a paddock again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and …

  • Kawhia and Coast River Care

    The Kawhia Harbour is a large harbour and a popular fishing spot. There is  a small settlement  on the surrounding shore of permanent residents and also many bach owners. We are very proud of our Maori History and also whaleboat rowing which we have participated in for over 110 years. There are three clubs which own 3 historical restored boats and three replica boats between them. Marokopa is a small settlement of farmers and batch owners on the coast further south, renowned for its Kahawhai …

  • 2020 Manifesto

    With the 2020 manifesto, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) released key documents that help tell the sector’s story. …
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    Workshops

    Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working in the farm workshop. All workers must follow this procedure and be familiar with the safe use of the equipment in question. …