Greater uptake of genetic tools among bull breeders
More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.
Farmers grazing dairy heifers are being encouraged to download a new factsheet to help them manage worms.
The Beef + Lamb New Zealand-funded Wormwise programme has developed the fact sheet to support farmers and their staff with internal parasite management in calves from the pre-weaning stage until their first winter.
"Worm larval challenge and drench resistant parasites are a common underlying cause of poor performance in heifer rearing systems," says Dr Ginny Dodunski, experienced veterinarian and manager of the Wormwise programme.
"The fact sheet outlines the basics of the worm life cycle and the effects of parasites on young cattle and introduces concepts around offering lower worm challenge grazing to young stock, with tools to mitigate and reduce the risk of drench resistance."
Dodunski says this is about recognising that practice change does not always come from the top down.
"Sometimes it's staff asking questions about something they have read or seen that starts a conversation about how things could be improved."
Wormwise aims to help farmers and their advisors to manage worms sustainably. It brings together industry experts to manage and integrate research work, education, communication and extension services for the benefit of farmers, vets, key influencers and retailers.
The fact sheet can be downloaded from the Wormwise website.
Solar generation company, Lodestone Energy is now delivering energy from its second solar farm, Rangitaiki in the Bay of Plenty.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being urged to their say in the upcoming levy referendum to enable Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) to continue its work for the sector.
James and Debbie Stewart from Dairylands in Manawatu impressed judges and took out the 2024 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award.
Manawatu farmers Will Hinton and Kali Rangiawha have scooped the 2024 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year.
More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.
Fonterra has appointed a new chief financial officer, seven months after its last CFO’s shock resignation.