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… practices Check the health status of stock before purchasing. e.g. the results of TB or Johne’s disease tests and farm of origin history. Only buy livestock from suppliers who can provide information about veterinary treatments and the … water. Newly arrived sheep should be routinely given an appropriate quarantine drench. This would be best given on the farm of origin but in many cases will have to be given on arrival. On release from quarantine pens, monitor new stock in … if necessary before integrating them with other mobs. Quarantine paddocks or pens should be as near as possible to the farm entrance and well away from other stock. As a minimum, a double fenced 3 metre gap should be provided between newly …

… Industry reputation – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing … drink but not get into the water. Bridges and culverts – these make it easier for stock and people to move around the farm and protect stream beds. Shade and shelter – spreading trees across paddocks encourages stock into shade and from …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working at heights. “Working at heights” is defined as any height from which a fall could occur. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Boots (or other slip resistant footwear if more appropriate) Equipment selected must be fit for purpose and in good working condition. Equipment that may be used to work at heights …

… Hungary and Slovakia in early 2025 – and in countries closer to home such as Indonesia in the past few years.  On-farm precautions against foot and mouth disease Don’t allow visitors who have been on farms or in contact with farm animals while overseas in countries that have foot and mouth disease onto your farm for at least a week after their arrival in New Zealand. Ensure stringent on-farm biosecurity protocols are in place …