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… This study compares the effects of different calf-rearing methods – artificial rearing versus suckling from dams until weaning – on milk production, reproduction, and calf development.  … Background This project is set out to compare the effects of different calf-rearing methods on milk production, reproduction, and calf development. Specifically, it …

… What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between … and other traits you want to include in your selection decisions. Watch this introductory video about nProve to find out more.  The heritability is about 0.18. Heritability is the proportion of the variation between animals that can be … larval antigen’. CarLA is a type of antibody we can measure in the saliva of sheep as they become immune to worms. Find out more through these questions and answers (PDF, 535 KB). Lambs with high and early CARLA responses have lower FECs and …

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… monitored using E. coli (Escherichia coli) as an “indicator” organism. E. coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the guts of warm-blooded mammals (including people) and birds. … Where does excess E. coli in our waterways come from? … the typically much higher stocking rates in dairy farms. This is because sheep and beef farming is generally carried out on steeper country and run-off from hill country is greater – as a proportion of a catchment – than from flat land. … faecal loss to waterways Control the grazing duration of pasture and fodder crops Winter stock off paddocks Keep stock out of waterways by improving on-farm infrastructure, such as reticulating stock water, improving stock crossings, …

… are a range of approaches being followed by countries to reduce agricultural emissions.   Our farmers are committed to the environment and are making substantial investments and progress. While we acknowledge there’s an expectation that … to reinforce our positions and will keep working to ensure that what farmers are being asked to do is fair, not out of step internationally, and based on the latest science.   The report’s findings  The report found that every country … emissions but in very different ways.   One of the key implications of this research is that New Zealand is out of step globally in looking to put a price on agricultural emissions from food production.   Rather than pricing …

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