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Case studies share farmer strategies for getting through drought

Case studies share farmer strategies for getting through drought …
08 April 2024
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Getting started with podcasts

Getting started with podcasts …
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Feeding grain to sheep

Feeding grain to sheep …
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Heifer feeding and nutrition

Heifer feeding and nutrition …
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Getting through tough spring

Getting through tough spring …
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Animal genetics and worms

What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams that will improve these traits in your flock. …
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Farm Operations Manual

Farm Operations Manual …
Enhancing animal production

Discover our research on the economic advantages of improved ewe survival, factors affecting lamb survival, as well as a comparison of calf-rearing methods …
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Animal welfare resources

B+LNZ has a number of resources that relate to animal welfare, and the key ones are listed here. For more information, search on the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub. …
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Farmers onboard in Facial Eczema study

Farmers onboard in Facial Eczema study …
27 February 2024