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… A research model is evaluating the cumulative impact of farm system changes on greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance.  … Background Beef + … is exploring cost-effective strategies for improving livestock farming systems while reducing methane emissions. The project will use the PRISYM model, a research model, to analyse data from several sheep and beef farms, including one that also integrates …

… The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of introducing refugia into a lamb finishing operation that had a … the next farm their stock traveled to. The project enabled them to reduce cost and gain efficiencies by cutting out ineffective quarantine drenches, improved the relationship between breeding and finishing farms and showed a start to … This was a six-month study with investment by B+LNZ of $10,000 over the duration. Partners This project was carried out by Inside New Zealand Ltd, PGG Wrightson, South Wairarapa Vets and funded by B+LNZ and Silver Fern Farms. Project …

… groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3-4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers throughout the process, including vets, consultants, farmers, scientists, financiers and processors, as well as B+LNZ. Monitor farms … a single farm provides other local farmers with a wealth of practical and proven information to take home and use. Find out more Contact your local extension manager for more information about what's happening in your region. … Monitor Farms …

… nematodes is a major concern for sheep and beef farmers, and drench resistance is increasingly complicating this issue. The use of broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs, or drenches, has led to a growing number of parasites becoming resistant, … to advance molecular diagnostic capabilities, helping farmers make more informed decisions about parasite management. The project's goal is to identify biomarkers of resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes affecting sheep and cattle.  The proof-of-concept study will focus on: Trichostrongylus species: Trichostrongylus colubriformis , Trichostrongylus …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when conducting burn offs. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Workers must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in … to do during the burn? When burning multiple piles or windrows, start at the downwind end Monitor the fire. If it gets out of control call 111 and follow Emergency Management Plan What should you do after the fire is out? Check burnt area to ensure it is cold Turn the pile and apply water if necessary to cool it down What are the risks? …

… The Government has finished its consultations on four elements of the essential freshwater work programme – changes to the low-slope map for stock exclusion, freshwater farm plans, changes … ' Action for healthy waterways: A discussion document on national direction for our essential freshwater ' sets out proposals to stop the degradation of waterways and restore them to a healthy state. The period for submissions closed …

… those eggs? Faecal egg counts tell us how many worm eggs our stock are passing. Larval cultures tell us what worm genus the eggs are from.   … Larval cultures are normally done at an animal health laboratory. Eggs are incubated and  hatched out; the resulting larvae are identified under a microscope. Larval cultures identify worms to the ‘genus’ level (not …

… The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by … intervals. A longer period between drenches allows more time for susceptible worms to produce offspring and dilute out the offspring of resistant worms. Monitoring is important to do this safely. Don’t drench animals directly onto areas of new grass or ‘clean’ grazing. See this video on new grass management for tips.  Draft out light 2ths or ewes, don’t drench them and run them together with lambs.  Avoid running lambs or R1 cattle as the sole …