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Calf rearing reference guide

The reference guide for calf rearing in New Zealand.

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Calves

Caring for Calves

A resource for all staff involved in the care of calves from the paddock through the first few days of a calf’s life. By following some simple processes from birth, you can make sure that every calf has the best possible start to life.

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Calves

Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide

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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Body condition score

Body Condition Scoring Reference Guide

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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Body condition score

FeedChecker calculator

The FeedChecker calculator is a robust way to ensure you are optimising feed allocation throughout the year.

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Nutrition

Ranking of Active Sires

The RAS list is published by NZAEL, an independent animal evaluation body working alongside breeding companies for greater genetic gains.

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Breeding decisions

Bull Search

Search for an individual bull or set criteria to produce a list of bulls to suit your requirements.

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Breeding decisions

Bull Team

Simply use the RAS list or search below to add bulls. This page will update with your new selections.

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Breeding decisions

Heifer Development Plan

Growing heifers well, so that they meet their liveweight targets, can improve farm productivity and profitability. Use this tool to set a plan for the first two years of a heifer's life.

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Heifers

Lameness field guide

A farmer's guide to treating lameness.

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Lameness

How to use a Brix refractometer to measure colostrum quality

Set up a simple Brix testing system that is easy for your team to use. Each test is quick to complete and helps make sure your calves receive the best quality colostrum available.

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Calves



Healthy calves poster

This poster outlines nine key signs of a healthy vs unhealthy calf, including alertness, good appetite, temperature and steady breathing, to help your team ensure optimal animal welfare.

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Calves



Ad-lib feeding guide for calves

This guide outlines what to expect from an ad-lib feeding system and provides information to support successful set-up on farm.

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Calves



Calf rearing reference guide

The reference guide for calf rearing in New Zealand.

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Calves



Bobby Calf Collection Sign

Checklist at the point of bobby calf selection of the eight criteria that calves must meet before they are selected for transport off-farm.

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Animal



Caring for Calves

A resource for all staff involved in the care of calves from the paddock through the first few days of a calf’s life. By following some simple processes from birth, you can make sure that every calf has the best possible start to life.

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Calves



Fit for Transport Poster

A poster on 8 things calves require to be fit for transport.

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Calves