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  • Rachel Griffiths

    … communities, community organisations, schools, and individuals using science communication and citizen science tools to engage them in environmental and sustainability issues. Rachel is based in the Wairarapa with her young family, …
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    Ewe body condition scoring

    … Few flock management tools are as quick, easy and cheap as body condition scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in … for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and should be a part of every sheep farmer’s management tools. … B+LNZ provide ‘Ewe body condition scoring’ workshops, keep an eye out for one in your area or let your local …
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    Rebuilding continues one-year on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle

    Rebuilding continues one-year on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle …
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  • Economic benefits of increased ewe survival

    This project aims to identify economically viable methods to reduce ewe losses in New Zealand flocks. … Background Ewe losses, especially during lambing, are a major source of economic cost for sheep farmers. Research from Massey and Lincoln Universities in 2021 revealed that ewe losses can range from 2.2% to 16% annually, with two-thirds of these losses occurring during lambing, also resulting in lamb losses.  This project aims to quantify the economic costs due to ewe losses using real-world …
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    Preparing for flystrike this summer

    Preparing for flystrike this summer …
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  • Catch crops for reduced nitrate leaching

    Previous research has shown that sowing a catch crop can reduce nitrate leaching losses by as much as 40%, as well as improving nitrogen use efficiency and farmers’ profitability. This project aimed to upscale this previous applied research into working winter crop rotations in Canterbury and Southland and adapt it to the various soil and climatic conditions. … Background The use of catch crops is recognised as a potential tool to help reduce farmers’ nitrate leaching losses but without good …

  • Transforming parasite management

    … Discover innovative solutions for parasite management, including targeted drenching, new diagnostic tools, and strategies to combat drench resistance, helping farmers improve livestock productivity. … Transforming parasite …

  • Past animal health and productivity research

    … that has longevity and ongoing benefit to farmers. Learn more about our completed projects and explore the practical tools and solutions available. … Past animal health and productivity research …

  • Eliminating Facial Eczema impacts

    … Facial Eczema Impacts (EFEI) programme, a seven-year initiative with a $20.75 million investment aimed at developing tools and solutions for farmers to successfully manage FE. … Introduction  Facial Eczema (FE) is a severe and costly … cases of FE. Developing a cost-effective animal friendly test to identify FE tolerant animals. Investigate new tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE e.g. diagnostic tests (fungus and toxin), optimal pasture mixes, biocontrol … researchers, veterinarians, extension specialists, rural professionals and industry experts we will develop practical tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE.  The programme, overseen by a governance group, is being funded 60 percent …
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    Feed planning

    … Everything you need to know about feed quantity, quality and allocation, with B+LNZ tools and guides for feed planning. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected]  to request …