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… focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer knowledge, social research and citizen science. At an on-farm level, the programme focuses on practical options for future proofing hill country farming and includes a strong …

… with an anonymised nationwide map that tracks FE spore levels. Insight into FE risk factors:  By providing data on farm conditions, livestock management, and current FE practices, participants contribute to identifying the key risk … understanding of FE and pave the way for better disease management solutions, protecting livestock health and improving farm productivity across New Zealand. How to get involved Participating in the study is simple and rewarding. Every two … and a nationwide spore map. Join the WhatsApp group and share photos and stories Provide information about their farm and sheep, as well as insights on FE’s management and broader impacts. This initiative offers farmers an invaluable …

… We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If … strategies. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. … management on their farms. We’ll analyse how the PRISYM model can simulate the effects of drench resistance within farm systems. If successful, this model could offer farmers a strategic tool for evaluating different parasite management …

… feed and water can be contaminated with pests and diseases (including weeds) and introduce these onto your farm. … Inspect stockfeed (including non-traditional feed such as low-grade surplus horticultural produce) on delivery for … has rules around ruminant feed to prevent this from happening. If you process animal feed, operate a slaughterhouse, or farm ruminant animals, there are rules you must follow to reduce this risk. Under Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) … for use in drystock and, therefore, must not be fed. If you process animal feed, operate a slaughterhouse, or farm ruminant animals, there are rules you must follow to reduce this risk. Feeding offal to dogs Hydatids are parasites …

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