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… levels on pasture to drop simply because of time. The exception is extreme hot and dry conditions: L3 larvae do not feed – they rely on stored metabolites to survive.  In warm conditions, the larvae use up their stored energy quite …

… easy and cheap as body condition scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in productivity, for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and …

… Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific …

… the crop or around sidings. Young stock sometimes graze the grass heavily first, while getting used to the new feed. They can then become ‘unexpectedly’ infected with worms.  Solutions to this could be:   Grazing lambs through a crop with their mums in the week or two before weaning, so that they are used to the new forage.  For calves: feed baleage, meal, or another feed type that calves are used to, as well as the crop, until they adapt.  Drench the calves or lambs a few days after …

Access the Electionz.com voting site – note you’ll need your unique PIN and password (found in the letter you should have received) to cast your vote. Voting closes at 2pm on Friday 16 May 2025. … B+LNZ is seeking farmer approval to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government on foot and mouth disease readiness and response. This page contains everything you need to know.  … Key resources Handout (PDF, 614KB) included in the voting information sent to …

… Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific …