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- 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 …
- FactsheetAbomasal bloat can occur when lambs are fed cow’s milk or milk replacer. This fact sheet covers a novel Norwegian technique adapted by Waikato farmer Claire Bull, to reduce the chance of bloat in …
- FactsheetHaving a high proportion of clover in your pasture increases overall pasture quality and nitrogen fixation. There are a number of threats to clover including shading by grass, over grazing, low soil …
- FactsheetAs part of their livestock parasite management (LPM) campaign, B+LNZ formed a LPM group at the end of 2022. Approximately 12 sheep and beef farmers from the Wairarapa region form the group. A …
- FactsheetThe Beef + Lamb New Zealand sward stick is a simple but effective tool which measures pasture height. It is used to calculate the relative pasture mass commonly referred to as pasture cover in …
- FactsheetTagasaste (also known as Tree Lucerne) is a fast-growing evergreen tree, which is drought tolerant and fixes nitrogen in the soil. Its leaves are highly palatable to sheep and cattle, making it an …
- FactsheetWhat you can see is only part of the story. This resource reveals the hidden impact of facial eczema, showing how many animals can suffer liver damage and production losses without obvious signs, and …
- FactsheetTheileriosis is a disease in cattle caused by a microscopic blood-borne parasite that is spread by ticks. The causative organism is Theileria orientalis (Ikeda strain) and it induces anaemia by …