Drench Resistance
Episode 8 – The ticking time bomb of drench resistance
A recent national report showed that a third of sheep farmers have triple drench resistance. Rebecca Greaves and Sarah Perriam-Lampp uncover what that means for you, discussing the financial impacts of drench resistance with Wairarapa vet Sara Sutherland, drench management plans with Clive Bingham of Zoetis NZ, and worm control with Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise Programme Manager.
What to do with tail end ewes?
In light of a rapid rise in levels of drench resistance, Ginny Dodunski of Wormwise investigates alternatives to help light breeding ewes.
Resisting the parasite plague
Despite regular warnings over recent decades, farmers appear unwilling to tackle the issue of drench resistance in sheep. By Lynda Gray.
Open mind to drench resistance
The spectre of triple drench resistance strikes fear in many farmers, but Wairarapa farmers Sam and Sarah Johnston have a positive story to tell, showing it is possible to overcome drench resistance with an open mind, and careful management. Rebecca Greaves spoke to them.