Total results 217
Total results 217
Search results for "Cow stages"
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Budgeting, Rachel and Kenneth Short (Taranaki)Rachel and Kenneth Shorts' self-contained, very low input, organic, coastal Taranaki farm is embracing regenerative pasture management practices.
Research•24 min read
Budgeting, Rachel and Kenneth Short (Taranaki)
Rachel and Kenneth Shorts' self-contained, very low input, organic, coastal Taranaki farm is embracing regenerative pasture management practices.
Research•24 min read
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Impact of Climate Change on AnimalsRead more on how DairyNZ is understanding how predicted changes to climate will affect cow health and welfare.
Research•2 min read
Impact of Climate Change on Animals
Read more on how DairyNZ is understanding how predicted changes to climate will affect cow health and welfare.
Research•2 min read
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Missed milkingsMissed milkings due to power cuts or extreme weather events can be managed with minimal negative impacts on milk production. DairyNZ research indicates that cows in mid-lactation can tolerate delays, but early lactation cows require more care.
Support•2 min read
Missed milkings
Missed milkings due to power cuts or extreme weather events can be managed with minimal negative impacts on milk production. DairyNZ research indicates that cows in mid-lactation can tolerate delays, but early lactation cows require more care.
Support•2 min read
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Flexible Milking, Ben Wilson (Canterbury)Ben Wilson contract milks two family-owned dairy farm properties near Kirwee, Canterbury. The farms are owned in an equity partnership between Ben, his parents and his brother.
Research•12 min read
Flexible Milking, Ben Wilson (Canterbury)
Ben Wilson contract milks two family-owned dairy farm properties near Kirwee, Canterbury. The farms are owned in an equity partnership between Ben, his parents and his brother.
Research•12 min read
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Mark and MeasureA three-day course to help dairy farmers at any business stage. It offers tools and coaching to create wealth, set aligned goals, and analyse your farm business. Delivered by DairyNZ.
Support•4 min read
Mark and Measure
A three-day course to help dairy farmers at any business stage. It offers tools and coaching to create wealth, set aligned goals, and analyse your farm business. Delivered by DairyNZ.
Support•4 min read
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Budgeting, Corrie and Donna Smit (Bay of Plenty)Corrie and Donna Smit own this low input farm business near Edgecumbe, milking on two similar-sized platforms with a support block providing the majority of winter and young stock grazing.
Research•19 min read
Budgeting, Corrie and Donna Smit (Bay of Plenty)
Corrie and Donna Smit own this low input farm business near Edgecumbe, milking on two similar-sized platforms with a support block providing the majority of winter and young stock grazing.
Research•19 min read
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Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central SouthlandDriscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central Southland
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
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Dairy stockmanshipDairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
Dairy stockmanship
Dairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
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Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?
Feed
•30 Aug 2023
•21:16 min
Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60
How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm?
Feed
•30 Aug 2023
•21:16 min
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Body Condition Scoring App
Our new and improved Body Condition Scoring (BCS) app makes scoring your cows faster and easier. Designed with farmer feedback and testing, the app helps you record, track and analyse BCS data with ease.
Tools & Apps•Body condition score•Body Condition Scoring App
Our new and improved Body Condition Scoring (BCS) app makes scoring your cows faster and easier. Designed with farmer feedback and testing, the app helps you record, track and analyse BCS data with ease.
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Fodder beet quiz
Fodder beet has a lot to offer when managed correctly. It has a high yield potential and its high energy is great for putting body condition on cows.
Tools & Apps•Feed•Fodder beet quiz
Fodder beet has a lot to offer when managed correctly. It has a high yield potential and its high energy is great for putting body condition on cows.
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NZAEL teamMeet the team behind New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL).
NZAEL team
Meet the team behind New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL).
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Milking Plant MaintenanceCorrectly setting up your milking plant will minimise the chance of teat and udder damage, and the risk of grades caused by poor plant performance.
Milking Plant Maintenance
Correctly setting up your milking plant will minimise the chance of teat and udder damage, and the risk of grades caused by poor plant performance.
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MilkingCreate an attractive workplace for staff and maximise time out in the paddock for cows by milking efficiently. Milking can be a time-consuming task. On an average farm at peak lactation, twenty-nine hours per week are spent milking.
Milking
Create an attractive workplace for staff and maximise time out in the paddock for cows by milking efficiently. Milking can be a time-consuming task. On an average farm at peak lactation, twenty-nine hours per week are spent milking.
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FundamentalsLearn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.
Fundamentals
Learn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.
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CalvesTo set a dairy cow up for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start.
Calves
To set a dairy cow up for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start.
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MastitisUdder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability. Every farm stands to gain from less mastitis.
Mastitis
Udder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability. Every farm stands to gain from less mastitis.
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Animal healthFrom lameness and heat stress, to facial eczema, Johne's disease and Theileria, keep up to date with the latest on cow health.
Animal health
From lameness and heat stress, to facial eczema, Johne's disease and Theileria, keep up to date with the latest on cow health.
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Heat stress strategies with Owl Farm | Ep. 17
How does heat stress affect cows, what are some warning signs, and what can you do on farm to make life more comfortable for your cows?
Animal
•21 Dec 2021
•21:34 min
Heat stress strategies with Owl Farm | Ep. 17
How does heat stress affect cows, what are some warning signs, and what can you do on farm to make life more comfortable for your cows?
Animal
•21 Dec 2021
•21:34 min
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Inside Dairy November-January 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy features the latest news, farmer-led solutions, and science-backed tools to keep pastures productive, cows comfortable, and your business profitable.
Resources
•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy November-January 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy features the latest news, farmer-led solutions, and science-backed tools to keep pastures productive, cows comfortable, and your business profitable.
Resources
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