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… 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 …

… health. We work to help farmers achieve positive outcomes and we advocate for practical and workable rules. Find out more about our work in this area.  … Freshwater …

… This project aimed to understand how to better manage tagasaste (commonly known as tree lucerne) on-farm in the Hawkes’ Bay region and Taupō. … Field trials were carried out at three sites to assess the following: Seed germination and establishment of tagasaste. Forage production and nutritive value of tagasaste. Weed …

… Innovation (a joint venture between Grasslanz Technology and PGGW Seeds), Agriseeds, AgResearch and Dairy Australia. The board includes George Tatham, B+LNZ Farmer Director for the Eastern North Island. Forage improvement The aim of Pastoral Genomics is to deliver smart, sustainable forages to New … in ryegrass and clover populations. PG+ will link research through to commercialisation and adoption by farmers. Find out more Visit the Pastoral Genomics website for more info. … Pastoral genomics …

… 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 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 …