Federated Farmers Podcast
The Federated Farmers Podcast is your weekly guide to the issues affecting rural New Zealand. Join us as we unpack the policies, challenges and big ideas shaping life on farm. With frank conversations from farmers, advocates and experts, we break down what matters and why, so you can stay informed, prepared and heard. Hosted by Ben Chapman-Smith.
Federated Farmers Podcast
Drench resistance in cattle – new data shows need for urgent action | EP 26
Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise programme manager, joins us to share the concerning results of new research into the state of drench-resistant worms in cattle here in New Zealand. She covers the basics of good worm management, why drench resistance is worsening, how to spot it and deal with it, what it means for dairy and beef farmers, and much more practical advice.
Links:
Survey findings: A convenience sample of cattle faecal egg count reduction tests in New Zealand 2021-2024
How Pamu's organic unit weaned itself off drench
Pamu drench resistance management case studies
Summer salads for hill country cattle