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B+LNZ Genetics was established in 2014 to consolidate New Zealand’s sheep and beef genetics research and innovation into a single entity as a division of B+LNZ. … B+LNZ Genetics exists to help commercial farmers make the most profitable breeding decisions for their particular farm management system. It does this by ensuring breeding objectives are commercially focused and developing easy-to-use selection tools. … B+LNZ Genetics is funded by sheep and beef levy payers and the Ministry of …

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. … A faecal egg count (FEC) is a measure of the number of egg-laying adult worms in an animal’s gut. It mostly doesn’t show what species of worms are there.   Faecal egg counts can be used to help assess:  Whether sick sheep or young cattle are sick because of worms. How quickly young animals are becoming …

It's important to ensure you get quality applicants and that you select the person best suited for the role.  … Below are some resources to help with recruitment and selection. Why is recruitment important (PDF 454.19KB) Handling job applications (PDF 203.41KB) Reviewing applications and interviewing (PDF 1.1MB) Selecting and appointing  (PDF 348.78KB) Example interview questions   (PDF 183.13KB) Checklist of things to consider before advertising  (PDF 293.72KB) B+LNZ AgInnovation 2018 …