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… Agricultural and horticultural land occupy more than 40% of New Zealand, meaning there is significant pressure on farmers to manage the … the combined impact of small improvements, such as higher water quality and better footing for stock. Improved stock health – stock drinking from troughs are less likely to come into contact with pathogens. Reduced stock losses – excluding … clear of sediment, nutrients and pathogens, excluding stock also allows banks to regenerate, providing shelter and safety for stream life. Improving your property’s look and value – there is good evidence that farms with clear waterways, …

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… This project aims to collate the relevant knowledge on ectoparasites as it relates to the New Zealand sheep and beef cattle sector and use this information to determine the current knowledge gaps and identify any emerging risks. … Background Ectoparasites such as lice, flies, ticks and mites are an important animal health challenge for our New Zealand livestock farmers. Ectoparasites are not the main threat to farm production from an animal health point of view, however, they are a major concern and a drain on resources. Ectoparasites can cause production …

… with ending employments. Ending employment (PDF, 559KB) DairyNZ provides more information on ending employment . … Exit and review …

… Rural Fire authority to see if there is a Fire Ban in place or if a Burn Plan is required Check Emergency Response Plan and maintain on person during burn Maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters between fire and other combustible material, … fire, resulting in injury, death and/or property damage Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Managing health & safety: a guide for farmers - Rural Fire ” … Burn offs …

… Foot and mouth disease causes painful lesions on cloven-hoofed animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats. Infected animals are destroyed to halt the spread of the infection. … Last updated 14 April 2025 Need to know … Ensure stringent on-farm biosecurity protocols are in place and adhered to. All animal movement records and animal health declarations must be up to date. For cattle and deer ensure your NAIT recording is up to date. For all other …

… The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail.  Resources for farmers Wormwise … your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good management practice for internal parasites and answers to farmers’ questions Video:  Wormwise pre-lambing advice Worms in refugia : a tool to delay drench …