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    Feeding between weaning and mating

    Feeding between weaning and mating …
    Sheep grazing
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    Recruitment and selection

    It's important to ensure you get quality applicants and that you select the person best suited for the role.  …
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    Faecal egg counts

    If only we didn’t have to collect poo, but we do!!! Faecal egg counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. …
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    Breeder workshops a step towards NZ-specific EBVs

    Breeder workshops a step towards NZ-specific EBVs …
    BCS

  • On-farm and training

    Numerous rewarding career opportunities exist in sheep and beef farming and the broader red meat sector. Whether you're seeking your initial job, exploring training options or are in current employment looking to upskill, we've compiled some useful resources to assist you on your …
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    Animal health management

    Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific diseases and issues below. …
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    Working at heights

    Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working at heights. “Working at heights” is defined as any height from which a fall could occur. …
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    Roles on the farm

    Each staff member should have clear roles on farm that are documented. …

  • Sheep traceability

    Incursions of foreign animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease could potentially be devastating for farmers, livestock industries and New Zealand’s economy.    Traceability is an important part of preparing to respond to potential incursions and the Mycoplasma bovis response showed how important it is to quickly trace animal movements to find, contain and control infectious diseases.   The Independent Review of the Mycoplasma bovis Programme and previous reviews of New Zealand’s readiness …

  • Whanganui West catchment

    Committee Members Duncan Matthews, George Matthews, Anne-Marie Broughton, Fraser Middleton, Harriet Horrocks, Danny Broughton, Donald Richards, Mike Russell, Toiora Hawira, Bruce Dave, Jason Reid, Alan Davidson, Christopher Blair, Erin Carver.      Committee executive:   George Matthews (Chair), Anne-Marie Broughton (Co-Chair), Mike Russell (Treasurer), Harriet Horrocks (Administrator).      Key issues - High E Coli levels/contaminating swimming areas, sediment runoff/erosion, nutrient …