Displaying items by tag: drench

Tuesday, 01 November 2016 13:28

Drench resistance is real and growing

Drench resistance is already widespread on sheep farms and heading in the same direction wherever cattle are farmed.

Drench resistance is real, already widespread on sheep farms and heading in the same direction wherever cattle are farmed, says Beef and Lamb NZ.

Published in Management

Friday, 07 October 2016 13:55

Drench benefits both ewes and their twins

Treating twin-bearing lambs pre-lamb proves beneficial to both ewe and twins’ body weights.

Treating twin-bearing ewes with anthelmintics has positive results for both the ewe and lamb, as shown by a recent study, says Clive Bingham of Zoetis NZ.

Published in Management

Friday, 09 September 2016 12:55

Cheaper does not mean better

Vet Jo Houlter says money spent up front on a quality triple combination drench can save money later in terms of animal production.

Farmers can no longer simply buy the cheapest drench, assume it is doing a good job of killing worms and not consider the longer term implications, says Jo Houlter, veterinary technical advisor, MSD Animal Health.

Published in Farm Health

Thursday, 24 October 2013 15:55