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… … Learn about when you should administer a quarantine drench, what to use, and importantly – what to do afterwards!  … The ‘why’ of quarantine  The aim of a quarantine drench to bought-in stock is to prevent the importation of … drench-resistant worms, but those buying in replacement ewes of unknown status should also have a properly thought-out quarantine protocol in place.  Do they need a quarantine?  Note: The following is not an exhaustive list – it’s a set … drench does not kill worm eggs – only adults and larvae. You need to be mindful of the eggs that will continue to pass out of your new stock until the worms that are laying them are dead.   While a highly effective quarantine drench will …

… Drench resistance is evolution in action (remember Darwin?). Here we examine the risk factors for developing drench resistance on your farm. We also show you what you can do to assess your own situation. … 'Drench resistance' is present on a farm when there are a measurable number of worms surviving in the animals after treatment with anthelmintics. You can test for it with simple 'drench checks' or a more detailed faecal … drench resistance isn’t.   So let’s put the big risk factors for resistance on the table, and explore ways to take them out of play. Some of them you’ll know. Some might surprise you …   … Have I got resistance? Knowledge is poo-wer    You …

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… Growing demand for skilled workers in the primary industries has led B+LNZ to team up with St Paul’s Collegiate School and help create New Zealand’s first … to the wide range of skills required and the opportunities available in the primary sector up to and beyond the farm gate. It is offered at NCEA Levels 2 and 3 and has been designed for students who excel in science and commerce.  What … The programme is taught in four strands: Agri-science Agri-marketing Agri-management and finance Agri-innovation Find out more Visit the St Paul’s Collegiate website for more information. … St Pauls Collegiate Agribusiness …