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Spore counts results this week
May 13, 2016
Spore count results for grass sample brought into the clinic for testing this week are as follows:
- Hinuera West – 35,000 (moderate) on 12.5.2016
- Matamata – 30,000 (moderate) on 09.05.2016 and 35,000 (moderate on 12.05.2016)
- Peria – 120,000 (high) on 12.05.2016
- Richmond Downs – 140,000 (high) on 09.05.2016 and Nil (low risk) on 11.05.2016
- Te Poi – 5,000 (low risk) on 11.5.2016
We are still getting some high spore counts and recommend extreme caution if you are considering lowering or stopping preventative treatments.
Supplies of Solutrace-FE for water and Face-Guard zinc boluses are still available.
Other options include:
- Include alternative feeds to reduce spore intakes
- Aim to have high residuals, taking care not to run yourself out of feed
- Try to avoid ‘hot’ pastures. Bring in grass samples to identify hot pastures
- Check if zinc can be incorporated into the meal
- Spraying fungicides will not reduce the spores currently present, but you get benefits in the weeks to come