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… includes a waterway’s aquatic life, physical habitat, water quality and water flow patterns. This helps determine the overall state of the freshwater system. There are a range of indicators of ecosystem health in a waterway which include stream life, water … videos below Dr Death will take you through how to do some of the key assessments from the Stream Health Check. … Find out more Further details on all of these can be found in the B+LNZ Freshwater Ecosystem Health Chapter of our Farm Plan. … …

… The aim of this project was to evaluate different ways of communication for their reach, impact and associated behaviour … not what type of parasites are present. Drench check A FEC can also be known as a ‘drench check’ and should be carried out 10 days after drenching at least twice a year to confirm your drench and drench protocol is working. If eggs are … Refugia Refugia is the practice of leaving some parasites in ‘refuge’ from drench. The aim of refugia is to dilute out the parasites resistant to drench with parasites susceptible to drench.  This can be done in many ways, for example: …

… 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 …

…  “I can confidently recommend the programme to anyone looking to expand their understanding, skills, and confidence across the board. It covers a wide range of topics, from financial literacy to understanding the demands of the international … South Island   12–13 June Gore 10 July 12–13 August Dunedin 27 November Balclutha … Hear from past graduates … Find out more For all overall queries, please email  generation.next@beeflambnz.com  or call Becs Paterson on +64 3 669 5121. … …

… lesions on cloven-hoofed animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats. Infected animals are destroyed to halt the spread of the infection. … Last updated June 2025 Need to know B+LNZ is now part of an Operational Agreement between … response, following a sheep and beef farmer vote to approve B+LNZ joining the agreement. Keeping foot and mouth disease out of New Zealand is still the number one priority but the agreement helps ensure we’re as prepared as possible in the … mouth (severe case) sheep mouth (mild/moderate case) B+LNZ’s role B+LNZ is part of an Operational Agreement that sets out readiness and response activities for FMD. As part of the agreement we: continue to undertake existing work on …

… Careful planning for winter allows you to winter animals in a way that ensures the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained and environmental risks are mitigated. … When planning for winter, careful thought needs to be given to: 1. Paddock/Grazing Management When you’re standing at the gate considering how best to feed your crop, here are some factors to consider: Feed planning  – how many animals will … for sheep and cattle at any time of the year and to help estimate the allocation of your winter crop. To find out more go to: www.feedsmart.co.nz Exclude stock from waterways and critical source areas (CSAs)  –   create an ungrazed …

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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 …