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… counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. … A faecal egg count (FEC) is a measure of the number of egg-laying adult worms in an animal’s gut. It mostly doesn’t show what species of worms are there.   Faecal … are sick because of worms. How quickly young animals are becoming re-infected after a drench (how contaminated is the pasture they’re grazing?). Whether sheep or calves need a drench or not. Whether a drench has worked or not (there …

… Which paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. … 1. Understand the risks of winter grazing  Winter grazing can increase the risk of sediment, harmful bacteria and nutrients ending up in … and deer.  Consider  the aspect  – is the paddock north or south facing? South facing paddocks may be slower to dry out and therefore more prone to pugging.  Think about  catch-crop options – the quicker a follow-up crop is established …

… This chapter will guide you through understanding your sources of waste and chemical use, the associated risks and opportunities to manage and monitor.  … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at  … Reader – just download and save a copy to edit offline. … Waste and chemical templates In this section you can find the blank templates, should you need extra copies. You can print these off or download and fill in electronically.  … Supporting resource links Agrecovery – find out more about the recycling programmes available and the location of collection sites and events.   … Online learning …

… research findings that might make a difference for you.   B+LNZ provide ‘Growing Great Lambs’ workshops, keep an eye out for one in your area or let your local B+LNZ Extension Manager know you’d like to attend one.   Please contact B+LNZ's …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when using horses for farm work. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Rider must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. Rider is to ride a horse matched to their ability. What equipment do you need? … to traffic. Wash your hands after you have finished handling the horse. What are the risks? Kicking Crushing Falls Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Riding Horses on Farms ”. … Farm Horses …

… faster​. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed​. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture​. Provide landscape diversity and wildlife … Absorb carbon to help offset your, or others’ emissions.  Some farmers have chosen to get carbon credits for the trees within their farming operation. These credits can be allocated to eligible exotic and native forests. Once … these to buyers in carbon markets or use them to market their meat products. However, carbon removals are only one of the benefits that these areas provide on farm.  Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected]  to …