Animal
Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.
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Total results 114
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Economic ValuesEconomic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
Economic Values
Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
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Dry cowDry matter is a crucial dietary requirement for dry cows. This page outlines the energy a cow needs, considering its weight gain or loss. The feed requirement considers the cow's maintenance, pregnancy, and weight gain.
Animal•2 min read
Dry cow
Dry matter is a crucial dietary requirement for dry cows. This page outlines the energy a cow needs, considering its weight gain or loss. The feed requirement considers the cow's maintenance, pregnancy, and weight gain.
Animal•2 min read
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Drenching During MilkingDrenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Drenching During Milking
Drenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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Managing sick cowsThe sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Managing sick cows
The sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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BCS certified assessorsThis page details who the calibration team is, and how to find a certified assessor near you.
Animal•1 min read
BCS certified assessors
This page details who the calibration team is, and how to find a certified assessor near you.
Animal•1 min read
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Detecting MastitisCows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
Detecting Mastitis
Cows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
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Preventing lamenessLameness in cows is a complex issue that you can manage with good record-keeping, identification of risk factors, and creating a customised prevention plan.
Animal•1 min read
Preventing lameness
Lameness in cows is a complex issue that you can manage with good record-keeping, identification of risk factors, and creating a customised prevention plan.
Animal•1 min read
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Humane SlaughterHumane on-farm slaughter refers to the practice of ending an animal's life with minimal pain, distress, or suffering.
Animal•3 min read
Humane Slaughter
Humane on-farm slaughter refers to the practice of ending an animal's life with minimal pain, distress, or suffering.
Animal•3 min read
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Calving CowsFor the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
Calving Cows
For the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
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Heifer healthA heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
Heifer health
A heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
