Animal
Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers resources that will help guide your decisions.
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Total results 187
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FeaturedBody Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
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6.1 MB
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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FeaturedBody Condition Scoring Reference Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
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6.6 MB
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Body Condition Scoring Reference Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Aims to provide advice on body condition score (BCS) targets, management strategies, and an overview of how to get accurate and consistent results.
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FeaturedCaring For Calves
Published, 11 Jul 2023
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Caring For Calves
Published, 11 Jul 2023
For managers of teams involved in the care of calves from the paddock through the first few days of a calf’s life. Simple processes, to make sure that every calf has the best possible start.
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FeaturedHow to Apply Tail Paint
Published, 11 Jul 2023
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How to Apply Tail Paint
Published, 11 Jul 2023
One page guide on how to apply tail paint
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FeaturedLameness scoring poster
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Poster
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1.2 MB
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Lameness scoring poster
Published, 11 Jul 2023
A farmer's guide to lameness scoring
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FeaturedMinimising lameness poster
Published, 11 Jul 2023
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9.3 MB
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Minimising lameness poster
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Easy-to-follow guide showing how you can minimise the chance of lameness in your herd.
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InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Published, 27 Sep 2024
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
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InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Published, 27 Sep 2024
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
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InCalf - Body condition loss in early lactation tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) loss in early lactation, i.e. between calving and mating, and assesses the likely impact of this on herd reproductive performance.
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InCalf - Body condition loss in early lactation tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) loss in early lactation, i.e. between calving and mating, and assesses the likely impact of this on herd reproductive performance.
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InCalf - Economic benefit model
Published, 15 Sep 2024
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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InCalf - Economic benefit model
Published, 15 Sep 2024
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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InCalf - Economics of reproductive performance tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It compares your level of overall reproductive performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing operating profit through improved reproductive performance.
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233 KB
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InCalf - Economics of reproductive performance tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It compares your level of overall reproductive performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing operating profit through improved reproductive performance.
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InCalf - Individual cow calving health tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the numbers of cows affected by common health problems at and after calving and their impact on herd reproductive performance.
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463 KB
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InCalf - Individual cow calving health tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the numbers of cows affected by common health problems at and after calving and their impact on herd reproductive performance.
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InCalf - Non-cycling tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the likely impact of your non-cycling rate on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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570 KB
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InCalf - Non-cycling tool
Published, 15 Sep 2024
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the likely impact of your non-cycling rate on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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NZCDAP Core Database Compliance IA Report
Published, 15 Jan 2024
New Zealand Core Database Access Panel Core Database Compliance Internal Audit Report January 2024.
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NZCDAP Core Database Compliance IA Report
Published, 15 Jan 2024
New Zealand Core Database Access Panel Core Database Compliance Internal Audit Report January 2024.
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Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet
Published, 15 Dec 2023
Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.
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Mastitis Management - Staphylococcus aureus Factsheet
Published, 15 Dec 2023
Information on how to prevent, find and treat Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of mastitis.
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Caring for cows in transit
Published, 7 Dec 2023
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
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Caring for cows in transit
Published, 7 Dec 2023
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
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InCalf - Heat detection gap tool
Published, 17 Oct 2023
This is a gap assessment tool. It assesses heat detection efficiency and the likely benefit of improving heat detection on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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InCalf - Heat detection gap tool
Published, 17 Oct 2023
This is a gap assessment tool. It assesses heat detection efficiency and the likely benefit of improving heat detection on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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Full discussion document with consultation questions
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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3.9 MB
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Full discussion document with consultation questions
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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FeedRight Booklet
Published, 13 Jul 2023
The most frequently asked questions about what, when and how to feed cows. Busting the myths on cow nutrition.
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FeedRight Booklet
Published, 13 Jul 2023
The most frequently asked questions about what, when and how to feed cows. Busting the myths on cow nutrition.
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FeedRight Modules - Intro and Contents
Published, 12 Jul 2023
FeedRight modules combine research information and practical knowledge to help answer feed management questions on a seasonal basis.
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FeedRight Modules - Intro and Contents
Published, 12 Jul 2023
FeedRight modules combine research information and practical knowledge to help answer feed management questions on a seasonal basis.
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Administer dry cow treatments as recommended - Smartsamm Guideline 17
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield
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Administer dry cow treatments as recommended - Smartsamm Guideline 17
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield
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Buying cows check mastitis records and examine udders - Smartsamm Guideline 21
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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405 KB
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Buying cows check mastitis records and examine udders - Smartsamm Guideline 21
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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Check udders after dry off - Smartsamm Guideline 18
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Check udders after dry off
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200 KB
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Check udders after dry off - Smartsamm Guideline 18
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Check udders after dry off
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Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements - Smartsamm Guideline 22
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements
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263 KB
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Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements - Smartsamm Guideline 22
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Conduct annual mastitis control activities and review achievements
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Cull persistently infected cows - Smartsamm Guideline 15
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Culling persistently infected cows
Guide
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Cull persistently infected cows - Smartsamm Guideline 15
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Culling persistently infected cows
