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… health. We work to help farmers achieve positive outcomes and we advocate for practical and workable rules. Find out more about our work in this area.  … Freshwater …

… is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find out more about the strategies that guide our levy investment, what the current levies are and how farmers can have a say on the continuation of levies. This section also contains the Red …

… management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine which treatment tools to use. Currently, the Faecal Egg Count (FEC) test is commonly used to assess worm burden. While FEC is quick and cost-effective, it does not identify the specific species of parasites present. To determine species, a follow-up larval culture test is needed, which can take … that will: Indicate parasite burden in sheep and cattle via eggs in faeces. Identify important GIN species from the same sample. Deliver results in less than 3 working days from sample submission. Be priced affordably for farmers. …

… The Kellogg Rural Leadership programme is a modern delivery platform designed to expand scholars’ ‘contextual … Scholars complete a research report during the programme and this work is presented at the end of the programme.  Find out more about the course format and the topics covered on the Rural Leaders’ website .  B+LNZ is a proud strategic … leadership skills. Enhanced impact on the sheep and beef sector. Networking opportunities with industry leaders. Find out more in this flyer (PDF, 338KB) … Kellogg Rural Leaders …

… The Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award is the premier award for Māori in agriculture. … About the awards The Ahuwhenua Trophy acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in the New Zealand pastoral sector and is … support this prestigious award and celebrate excellence and innovation in Māori farming. How to enter To enter and find out more, visit the Ahuwhenua Trophy website. … Ahuwhenua Trophy …

… nematodes is a major concern for sheep and beef farmers, and drench resistance is increasingly complicating this issue. The use of broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs, or drenches, has led to a growing number of parasites becoming resistant, … to advance molecular diagnostic capabilities, helping farmers make more informed decisions about parasite management. The project's goal is to identify biomarkers of resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes affecting sheep and cattle.  The proof-of-concept study will focus on: Trichostrongylus species: Trichostrongylus colubriformis , Trichostrongylus …

… to livestock production. To help farmers, B+LNZ Research has launched livestock parasite management groups across the country to promote best practices and improve control strategies.  … Background Internal parasitic diseases limit … farmers needing support to increase their knowledge and confidence in parasite management to make changes on farm in the face of drench resistance.   To help address this, B+LNZ ran a pilot project to establish a livestock parasite management group (LPMG) in the Wairarapa as part of a set of initiatives in a wider livestock parasite management campaign. The purpose of the LPMG …

… The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of introducing refugia into a lamb finishing operation that had a … the next farm their stock traveled to. The project enabled them to reduce cost and gain efficiencies by cutting out ineffective quarantine drenches, improved the relationship between breeding and finishing farms and showed a start to … This was a six-month study with investment by B+LNZ of $10,000 over the duration. Partners This project was carried out by Inside New Zealand Ltd, PGG Wrightson, South Wairarapa Vets and funded by B+LNZ and Silver Fern Farms. Project …

… Find out more about B+LNZ’s farm planning approach and access key resources. … About Farm Planning B+LNZ’s farm planning approach is designed to help you: ensure the sustainability and profitability of your business by adapting to climate change, understanding and managing your greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the health of your soil, freshwater and biodiversity meet emerging consumer and regulatory requirements provide an …