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Preventing losses to metabolic diseases at lambing

Metabolic diseases such as Sleepy Sickness (Pregnancy Toxaemia), Milk Fever (hypocalcaemia) and Staggers (hypomagnesaemia) can cause significant ewe losses around lambing, particularly when ewes are …
29 August 2023
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2022 collaborative winter grazing messages: principles around good wintering management – part 1 of 3

… still remain the same for 2022. Careful planning for winter allows you to winter …
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2022 collaborative winter grazing messages: making plans and risk assessments – part 2 of 3

… still remain the same for 2022. Careful planning for winter allows you to winter …
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2022 collaborative winter grazing messages: actioning plan B and research – part 3 of 3

… still remain the same for 2022. Careful planning for winter allows you to winter …
Factsheet

Winter forage crops: management during grazing

… over winter ensure stock have adequate feed shelter access loafing areas … additional supplement beef lamb new zealands feedsmart tool can help determine feed … principles good stock management start planning before crop sown select paddocks …
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Profitable Calf Rearing

… deficient dairy calves died onceaday feeding studies 19992006 compared feed systems recommended feed manufacturers poukawa system cheaper …
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Guide to on-farm field trials

… factors might affect growth lambs anguss farm feed parasites etc could all affect lambs … all lambs have same starting point get same feed access water parasite control etc when …
Podcast

Mike Barton: Farming with limits - the Lake Taupo experience

In this podcast from April 2013, Mike talks with B+LNZ Environment Extension Manager Erica van Reenen about their experiences, how they have adapted to the situation, and the possibilities certified …
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Wormwise for Goats

… worms once reach adulthood from industry feedback limited published information … goat dairy operations run cut carry system feed goats grass testament difficulty managing … larval challenge goats goats have different feeding behaviour sheep cattle choose much …
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Resowing silt damaged pastures

… the decision about what to plant depends on feed requirements. An annual ryegrass would be an option for fast-growing winter feed crops, but additional seed and resowing …
02 March 2023