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… Drench resistance is a growing challenge for sheep and beef farmers, complicating parasite management. This project aims to use advanced molecular diagnostics to identify … parasite susceptibility and resistance, leading to more effective use of drenches. Better outcomes: Improve livestock health and productivity by addressing the challenges of drench resistance with cutting-edge research and tools. B+LNZ Project Lead Dr Cara Brosnahan, Principal Scientist – Animal Health Research. Farmer involvement Provision of samples. Provider Rahul Rane, Peter Hunt, Andrew Kotze and Tom Walsh, The …

… your farm’s resistance status, with help from a competent advisor. Worm management should focus on the farm system and nutrition first – drench should not be the main means of managing worm challenge. … The B+LNZ Wormwise programme provides farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques to manage worms effectively and sustainably and minimise drench resistance issues. It also aims to lift … was formed in 2005 and is solely funded by B+LNZ. We work in partnership with DairyNZ, DINZ, MPI, Animal and Plant Health NZ and the New Zealand Veterinary Association.   Follow Wormwise on Facebook  for regular, seasonal worm management …

… make up an increasing proportion of the worm population on the farm. Over time, they become dominant in the population and eventually, drenches fail to work.  Because we still want our drenches to be effective for the stock that need them … drench intervals. A longer period between drenches allows more time for susceptible worms to produce offspring and dilute out the offspring of resistant worms. Monitoring is important to do this safely. Don’t drench animals directly … or ‘clean’ grazing. See this video on new grass management for tips.  Draft out light 2ths or ewes, don’t drench them and run them together with lambs.  Avoid running lambs or R1 cattle as the sole stock class in a grazing area.  … Refugia …

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