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… NZ Merino and B+LNZ - Guide to the management of footrot in sheep …

… Desk-top assessment of native vegetation on New Zealand sheep and beef farms …

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… 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% annually, with two-thirds of these … resulting in lamb losses.  This project aims to quantify the economic costs due to ewe losses using real-world farm data, helping farmers identify economically viable methods to reduce ewe losses in their flocks.  How will this be achieved? An established bio-economic model that can simulate the interaction between biological and economic factors on-farms will be used to accurately project changes in profitability due to variations in sheep flock …

… Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. To help farmers, B+LNZ Research has launched livestock parasite management groups across the country to promote best practices and improve control strategies.  … Background Internal parasitic diseases limit livestock production and affect animal … for managing internal parasites, helping to address the growing issue of drench resistance. Improved management: Tools and strategies from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite …

Farm Safety Management System - Maintenance Register …