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- Page… Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If riding on a public road, operator must hold a Class 6 driver license (motorcycle license) Children are not to operate an adult … Ride to the conditions and your level of ability Ride actively (shift body position to maintain stability) Scan ahead for obstacles/hazards Do not exceed bike’s carrying capacity Only use attachments (i.e. trailers) that are designed for … through rolling over or flipping Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “Safe use of two-wheeled motorbikes on farms ” … Two wheeled motorbikes …
- Page… and practically assist the worker to complete the task. General Procedure Do not lift objects that are too big or heavy for you. Use good technique when lifting (i.e. use legs, not back). Break loads down into smaller sizes if possible. … doing repetitive work, change tasks around or take regular breaks to give muscles a rest. Use a machine or equipment for the task if practical and safe to do so. What are the risks? Musculoskeletal disorders Serious back injuries Acute … broken bones, sprains, etc.) Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Preventing manual handling injuries on farms ”. … Manual handling …
- … Drench resistance is a growing challenge for sheep and beef farmers, complicating parasite management. This project aims to use advanced molecular diagnostics to … drugs, or drenches, has led to a growing number of parasites becoming resistant, rendering some treatments ineffective on many farms. Each farm may face unique challenges in managing these parasites, especially when resistance is present. … of resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes affecting sheep and cattle. The proof-of-concept study will focus on: Trichostrongylus species: Trichostrongylus colubriformis , Trichostrongylus vitrinus , and Trichostrongylus axei , …
- … unique indigenous biodiversity. Farmers are passionate kaitiaki or guardians of the land, and B+LNZ's advocates for policies that enable farmers to protect and restore on-farm biodiversity within their farming systems. … Biodiversity …
- Page… An HGP is any veterinary medicine containing either natural or synthetic hormones sold for the purpose of increasing muscle tone, growth rate, weight gain or feed efficiency of animals. … The use of HGPs is … be exported to European or other markets where HGP is banned. Animals that have been treated need to be identified on the animal status declaration (ASD) accompanying the movement of livestock and veterinarians must record the application of HGPs on the MPI database and apply a special HGP tag to the animal. Find out more Read about Using Hormonal Growth Promotants …
- … Accessibility is important to B+LNZ and we keep working to make our website and other resources suitable for all. We try to make sure any given piece of information is available in a range of different formats so farmers and … & Adult Literacy Trust. This website This site has been designed to meet accessibility guidelines and to work on the most common browsers, platforms and devices. People with visual impairments, dyslexia and other difficulties … even more accessible. Contact us If you have any problems accessing information on our website, email web@beeflambnz.com or call us on 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352). Our multimedia resources include: Podcasts – we’ve made these shorter …
- … values. … The underlying science behind genetics may seem complex but B+LNZ wants to make applying genetics principles on-farm as straightforward as possible. Our ‘ Demonstrating the Power of Genetics’ page within the Knowledge Hub brings together a range of resources and reports that showcase how genetic principles can be practically applied on-farm to drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Whether you're just starting to learn about genetics … Explore videos, podcasts, on-farm stories, and outcomes from past research – all curated to help you make genetics work for your farming operation. View these resources in the Knowledge Hub … Demonstrating the power of genetics …
- Page… Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the correct use of recovery equipment What equipment do you need? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required, depending on the task the vehicle is being used for (i.e. spraying) Spare wheel and change equipment Recovery equipment General Procedure Check the vehicle before …
- Page… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when operating plant and machinery on the farm. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as … Equipment is to be worn as required by equipment operator instructions First aid kit General Procedure When working on the farm alone, refer to the Lone Worker Safe Work Procedure Only use equipment if it is suitable for the task Be familiar with the owner’s manual and all safety decals on the equipment being used Ensure the equipment …
- … Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Farmer Councils are a key sounding board for the organisation. They represent farmers and provide B+LNZ with advice to guide decision making and help communicate … … The chairs and deputy chairs of regional farmer councils form the National Farmer Council Executive. Find out who is on the National Farmer Council Executive from your region below. To contact them, go through your local B+LNZ Extension …