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Total results 200
Search results for "Feedbase research"
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Plantain Potency and Practice programmeThe Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
Plantain Potency and Practice programme

The Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
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Gene technologiesThe Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.
Regulation•4 min read
Gene technologies

The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.
Regulation•4 min read
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Monitoring water quality in catchmentsThis long-running AgResearch-led project, supported by DairyNZ, demonstrated that adopting good farming practices on dairy farms to reduce contaminant loss into waterways improved water quality.
Research•2 min read
Monitoring water quality in catchments

This long-running AgResearch-led project, supported by DairyNZ, demonstrated that adopting good farming practices on dairy farms to reduce contaminant loss into waterways improved water quality.
Research•2 min read
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RP Hub feedbackTo keep the RP Hub relevant and useful, we rely on the expertise and experience of people like you. If you’ve spotted something that could work better, have ideas for new content, or want to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you.
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DairyNZ feedback on the Proposed Amendments to ACVM Regulations 2011
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 (ACVM).
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•DairyNZ feedback on the Proposed Amendments to ACVM Regulations 2011
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 (ACVM).
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Regional freshwater advocacyDairyNZ’s Policy Team is working to ensure dairy sector voices are heard as major freshwater policy changes occur.
Regulation•2 min read
Regional freshwater advocacy

DairyNZ’s Policy Team is working to ensure dairy sector voices are heard as major freshwater policy changes occur.
Regulation•2 min read
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Performance managementEffective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
Performance management

Effective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
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DairyBase teamIf you have any feedback or an enquiry for the DairyBase team please contact us.
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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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DairyNZ submission on foot and mouth disease (FMD) emergency regulations and notices
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on MPI's proposal to pre-draft emergency regulations and notices for use during an FMD biosecurity emergency.
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•DairyNZ submission on foot and mouth disease (FMD) emergency regulations and notices
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on MPI's proposal to pre-draft emergency regulations and notices for use during an FMD biosecurity emergency.
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•Regulations
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DairyNZ submission on equine identification and traceability
DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on MPI’s consultation on improving equine traceability in New Zealand.
Resources
•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission on equine identification and traceability
DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on MPI’s consultation on improving equine traceability in New Zealand.
Resources
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Bull Search
Search for an individual bull or set criteria to produce a list of bulls to suit your requirements.
Tools & Apps•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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Dr David Burger announced as DairyNZ Chief Science and Innovation OfficerFollowing an extensive national and international search, DairyNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Burger as its new Chief Science and Innovation Officer.
Media releases•4 Aug 2025
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Dr David Burger announced as DairyNZ Chief Science and Innovation Officer
Following an extensive national and international search, DairyNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Burger as its new Chief Science and Innovation Officer.
Media releases•4 Aug 2025
•1 min read
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Understanding E. coliA new multi-year programme of work, led by AgResearch and jointly delivered by DairyNZ, is working with farmers to understand and reduce E. coli losses into waterways.
Research•2 min read
Understanding E. coli

A new multi-year programme of work, led by AgResearch and jointly delivered by DairyNZ, is working with farmers to understand and reduce E. coli losses into waterways.
Research•2 min read
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NZ Animal EvaluationMake better-informed genetic-based breeding decisions with independent evaluation for profitable genetic gains.
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Ranking of Active Sires
The RAS list is published by NZAEL, an independent animal evaluation body working alongside breeding companies for greater genetic gains.
Tools & Apps•Breeding decisions•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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Genetic gain toolsGenetic gain in dairy cows helps farmers and the whole dairy sector improve productivity and profits. It relies on using quality, independent data to make smart breeding choices that improve the whole farming system.
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Breeding WorthBreeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.
Animal•15 min read
Breeding Worth

Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.
Animal•15 min read
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Bull Team
Simply use the RAS list or search below to add bulls. This page will update with your new selections.
Tools & Apps•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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Animal Evaluation run schedule 2026-2027
Dates and details of the Animal Evaluation run schedule for 2026-2027
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•Animal Evaluation run schedule 2026-2027

Dates and details of the Animal Evaluation run schedule for 2026-2027
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