一项新西兰研究追踪了牲畜中的有毒子, 绘制了面部湿疹风险图, 帮助农民减少每年3.32亿美元的损失. A New Zealand study tracks toxic spores in livestock dung to map facial eczema risk, helping farmers reduce $332M in annual losses.

一项全国性的新西兰研究追踪面部湿疹 (FE) 已进入第三个季节,超过290名农民每隔几周收集便样本,以监测牧场中有毒的真菌子. A nationwide New Zealand study tracking facial eczema (FE) in livestock has entered its third season, with over 290 farmers collecting dung samples every few weeks to monitor toxic fungal spores in pastures. 这些样本在Awanui实验室进行了分析,有助于绘制国家FE风险图,显示不同地点、海拔和牧场条件的不同程度。 Analyzed at Awanui Labs, the samples help create a national FE risk map, revealing spore levels vary by location, elevation, and pasture conditions. 调查结果显示,有些农场一季没有种子,下一季则很高,这突出表明有必要不断进行监测。 Findings show some farms have no spores one season but high levels the next, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring. 农民定期得到关于锌补充剂和饲养耐受性动物的最新资料和指导。 Farmers receive regular updates and guidance on zinc supplementation and breeding FE-tolerant animals. 该方案由新西兰Beef和Lamb资助,旨在减少每年行业损失3.32亿美元。 The program, funded by Beef and Lamb New Zealand, aims to reduce annual industry losses of $332 million.