Making a profit in the face of increasing resistance to drenches
For the last 15 plus years the sheep industry has faced the reality that resistance of internal parasites to anthelmintics was going to eventually limit the effectiveness of this tool.
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For the last 15 plus years the sheep industry has faced the reality that resistance of internal parasites to anthelmintics was going to eventually limit the effectiveness of this tool.
Having our lambs grow quickly is an important pointer for lifting profitability and creating options for our farming systems.
Peter Aitken and the team at Totally Vets Awapuni have been working with Zoetis to test a new heifer synchrony program on Manawatu dairy farms, with a study that showed real-world improvements in heifer reproductive performance.
This autumn as in 2023, we have seen the increasing effects of resistance of internal sheep parasites to drench. This combined with ideal weather conditions for the survival of the larval stages of these parasites on pasture, are leading to lambs being clinically affected despite their treatment.
With the 2025 dairy season kicking off we are wanting to ensure that all the regular animal health vaccinations run smoothly.
This season MSD Animal Health released onto the New Zealand market a new lice control product for sheep which trades under the name Flexolt.