Displaying items by tag: parasites

Friday, 27 September 2019 10:55

Farmers breed for worm resistance

A farmer collective breeding for parasite resistant genetics claim they are leading the pack as drench resistance becomes more prevalent and drench failure is reported NZ-wide.

Published in Management
Thursday, 09 February 2017 14:32

Higher temperatures mean more worm risks

Parasites in sheep will become more of a problem for New Zealand farmers as temperatures rise with climate change, says AgResearch principal scientist John McEwan.

Published in Farm Health
Sunday, 20 March 2016 09:55

Capsule trial stock show their mettle

Central North Island farmer Eliot Cooper had no difficulty telling which of his stock were included in a trial of Alpheus anti-parasitic capsules.

Published in Farm Health

A New Zealand company reckons it has come up with a product for preventative treatment of parasites in R1 cattle.

Published in Farm Health

Abigail Chase is a self-confessed “parasite geek” with the PhD anthelmintic treatment to match.

Published in Farm Health

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