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… explaining why one route of administration is better or worse than others is required to understand if a change on-farm is required.  Current data indicates that in cattle, oral drenches are more effective than injections or pour-ons and …

If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a quick guide.  … It’s best to collect fresh samples by quietly moving the mob of animals to a corner and letting them stand for 5–10 minutes, and then collecting what has been dropped.   If it’s not possible to hold a mob somewhere , just let them drift quietly away from you through a gateway or narrow area. Ideally collect ones you’ve actually seen pass out the back …

Our history, our name and the relationship with our domestic marketing arm. … Our history In 2010 we changed our name from Meat and Wool New Zealand to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd to reflect our new way of doing business as a meat-only organisation. We share our name and brand with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc, which is responsible for promoting beef and lamb at home, in the New Zealand market. Domestic promotion is jointly funded by farmer levies and New Zealand meat processors and retailers. …

… for each regional council . B+LNZ has rolled out the stand alone Forage Cropping Management module as part of the B+LNZ Farm Plan to help you build your wintering plan. See the subpages below for further information.  … Winter grazing …

… insights: Evaluate the economic impacts of each rearing method, including potential cost savings and effects on overall farm productivity. Informed decisions: Make more informed choices about rearing methods based on comprehensive research … Learn how different rearing practices affect calf development and future dairy production, helping you to optimise your farm’s practices and improve overall efficiency. B+LNZ project lead Dan Brier, General Manager Farming Excellence. …

Drench resistance in sheep parasites is a growing issue in New Zealand, affecting productivity and increasing costs for farmers. The Smartworm® app offers a solution by helping farmers implement targeted selective treatment (TST) to reduce costs. … Background Drench resistance in sheep parasites is a growing issue in New Zealand, impacting sheep productivity and leading to higher costs for farmers. Traditional methods of treating parasites can contribute to resistance, making it crucial to find …

Ballance Science & Research Award winner:   Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group Finalists: • AgResearch Parasite Team • Strategic Winter Grazing Research Team … Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner:   Farmax Ltd Finalists: • Knode • Silver Fern Farms – Calf Booking App … Gallagher Innovative Farming Award winner:    Maatua Hou Ltd Finalists: • Mt Linton Station • Sam & Sarah Jonston … Silver Fern farms Market Leader Award:   Coastal Lamb Ltd Finalists: • Middlehurst …

Farmers whose intensive winter grazing practices do not meet the permitted activity criteria need to apply to their Regional Council for a resource consent by 1 May 2023. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different way. This table gives farmers links to the information they need for their specific region as well as contact details. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different …

… the programme through in-kind contributions.  For our most up to date information and management strategies for your farm, visit our Knowledge Hub.   * Register your interest in the programme here to stay up-to-date . … Eliminating facial …

… Development of tools will enable commercial farmers to select the right genetics quickly and easily for their farm system and environment. For some, it may be a focus on health traits such as Facial Eczema (a disease unique to New …