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Not surprisingly, principles of nature drive New Zealand's approach to animal health. Whilst free of the worst diseases, New Zealand does have pasture-born internal and external parasites. Some of the best pharmaceutical solutions to these problems have been developed in New Zealand, as well as the most innovative forms of administration – like pour-on drenches and slow-release mechanisms implanted in the stomach or under the skin.

Animals are bred with resistance to parasites and to facial eczema, caused by fungal spores in pasture. Grasses are bred to be free of the fungi that cause grass staggers.

A key to animal health under New Zealand's pasture-based farming system is tactical grazing management. For example, cattle are used to "vacuum" the parasite burden from pastures to make them safe for lambs.

Solutions to trace element deficiencies have been developed – fertiliser additives, pasture supplements, feed supplements, or indeed direct animal treatment.

Animal welfare concerns have led to the likes of the 'cover comb' which leaves a short insulating layer of wool on shorn sheep, or the engineering innovations that provide the most comfortable and safe walking surface for cows. The unique shoe-for-a-hoof, designed to treat cattle lameness, is the flagship for an extensive range of veterinary and breeding equipment.

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