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- FactsheetThe impact of worms (internal parasites) on animal production begins as soon as animals are exposed to worm larvae on pasture. These effects may be viewed as a continuum from no exposure to worms, …
- FactsheetTrace element deficiencies can be prevented by monitoring the trace element status of any target livestock class and supplementing if necessary. Ongoing monitoring is needed to ensure the …
- FactsheetB+LNZ understands that the future success of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector relies on attracting and retaining talented and motivated people to work within it. Learn more about B+LNZ’s People …
- Here you'll find more than 10 years of farmgate data showing the average and annual monthly prices for YM lamb, all-grades lamb, mutton, steer, heifer, cow and bull meat – as well as the annual dairy …
- FactsheetOne way to achieve a high sub clover content pasture is to establish a pure sward and then allow it to set seed. Grass (e.g. cocksfoot) can be overdrilled the following autumn. However, sub clover is …
- FactsheetFacial Eczema (FE) is caused by a fungus, Pseudopithomyces Toxicarius, which grows on dead pasture litter. In late summer and autumn, when periods of warm humid weather are common, the fungus can …
- FactsheetWithin a breeding flock, “ewe wastage” describes ewe loss before a ewe is old enough to be culled for age. Ewe wastage is premature culling for defects, death or going missing on farm. Most on-farm …
- FactsheetThe worms (internal parasites) of most importance in New Zealand livestock live in the animal’s gut (stomach and intestine). Sheep, cattle and deer are infected by a variety of different worm types …
- FactsheetWeed management is all about slowing or stopping an invasion. To continue the military analogy, the first step in winning the battle is “to know your enemy”. So let’s begin then with the life cycle …