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Heifer nutrition effects on calving ease, growth and rebreeding

This fact sheet outlines a study of firstcalving, two-year-old heifers to see if their pregnancy weight can be manipulated to reduce the birthweight of the calf. Last updated: April …
Waikato Regional Council Plan Change 1

… with farm plans remaining the fundamental tool to manage contaminants. Freshwater farm …
Wanaka Catchment Group

… is encouraging the adoption of consistent tools and sustainable approaches to on-farm …
Factsheet

Guide to on-farm field trials

Guide to on-farm field trials …
Factsheet

Energy requirements of cattle

Feed requirements represent the amount of feed which must be consumed to sustain a defined level of production. Last updated: January …
Factsheet

Snow guidelines

Take prompt action – make sure family, staff and neighbours are safe. Work out an emergency plan. Get livestock to sheltered areas with water. Feed them supplements for maintenance till they can get …
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Chilean Needle Grass Ute Guide

Chilean Needle Grass Ute Guide …
News

Emissions pricing update: sector groups’ joint statement and updated submission guidance

Following is a joint statement signed by the Chairs of B+LNZ, DairyNZ and Federated Farmers. These agreed positions will inform B+LNZ’s submission on the Government’s emissions pricing proposals. We …
10 November 2022
News

Connection critical for rural communities after cyclone, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand

B+LNZ’s response team is working across regional North Island, feeding into the national emergency response and connecting with farming communities. B+LNZ is part of the Hawke’s Bay Rural Advisory …
21 February 2023
Factsheet

Managing heifers prior to and during mating

A beef herd can be 15% more profitable if heifers are successfully mated as yearlings. This fact sheet sets out some guidelines for deciding whether to put yearling heifers to the bull and how to …