Total results 1015
Total results 1015
Search results for "Animal welfare and ethics"
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Managing somatic cell countSomatic cell count (SCC) measures the number of white blood cells in milk and is a key indicator of mastitis. Bulk milk SCC measures the overall cell count in the vat. Monitoring both allows you to detect problems early and manage SCC effectively.
Animal•5 min read
Managing somatic cell count

Somatic cell count (SCC) measures the number of white blood cells in milk and is a key indicator of mastitis. Bulk milk SCC measures the overall cell count in the vat. Monitoring both allows you to detect problems early and manage SCC effectively.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside dairy - Practical guidance for solar on farmsSolar and battery systems are helping dairy farms save on energy, reduce emissions, and keep operations running smoothly.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside dairy - Practical guidance for solar on farms
Solar and battery systems are helping dairy farms save on energy, reduce emissions, and keep operations running smoothly.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Dairy holds strong but the race is on for productivity growthProductivity growth matters for competitiveness because it indicates levers farmers can actually control. Prices, weather and regulations are largely beyond our control, but how efficiently we use our land and inputs is not.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Dairy holds strong but the race is on for productivity growth
Productivity growth matters for competitiveness because it indicates levers farmers can actually control. Prices, weather and regulations are largely beyond our control, but how efficiently we use our land and inputs is not.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•2 min read
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Stock exclusionAny person who owns or controls stock must follow the stock exclusion rules. Stock must be excluded from rivers, lakes and wetlands within certain timeframes depending on the type of stock, slope, and intensity of grazing.
Regulation•2 min read
Stock exclusion

Any person who owns or controls stock must follow the stock exclusion rules. Stock must be excluded from rivers, lakes and wetlands within certain timeframes depending on the type of stock, slope, and intensity of grazing.
Regulation•2 min read
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Managing teat healthHealthy teats are the first line of defence against mastitis. If you get teat health right, somatic cell count, milk quality, and cow health get a lot easier. This page outlines what good teat health looks like, and how to fix poor teat health.
Animal•5 min read
Managing teat health

Healthy teats are the first line of defence against mastitis. If you get teat health right, somatic cell count, milk quality, and cow health get a lot easier. This page outlines what good teat health looks like, and how to fix poor teat health.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside Dairy - Breeding efficiency into every generationOneBW aims to bring genomic and non-genomic evaluations together into a single BW index, making it easier for farmers to compare bulls across providers.
Inside Dairy•15 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Breeding efficiency into every generation
OneBW aims to bring genomic and non-genomic evaluations together into a single BW index, making it easier for farmers to compare bulls across providers.
Inside Dairy•15 May 2026
•2 min read
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Resources for VeterinariansAs a veterinarian in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support farmers with confidence.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Veterinarians

As a veterinarian in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support farmers with confidence.
Support•2 min read
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Resources for Breeding AdvisorsIf you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Breeding Advisors

If you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
Support•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Laying the right foundationGetting calves off to the best start – with good colostrum and feeding more milk, more frequently – sets them up for growth, resilience and future productivity.
Inside Dairy•11 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Laying the right foundation
Getting calves off to the best start – with good colostrum and feeding more milk, more frequently – sets them up for growth, resilience and future productivity.
Inside Dairy•11 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Good as gold: the calves who feed themselvesAd lib feeding lets calves have milk whenever they want, and it’s working well for this south Otago farmer and her youngsters.
Inside Dairy•11 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Good as gold: the calves who feed themselves
Ad lib feeding lets calves have milk whenever they want, and it’s working well for this south Otago farmer and her youngsters.
Inside Dairy•11 May 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - A navigation aid towards equityDairyBase is helping contract milkers like Keegan and Catherine Rodley strengthen their financial capability, supporting better decisions today and clearer pathways to sharemilking and farm ownership.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - A navigation aid towards equity
DairyBase is helping contract milkers like Keegan and Catherine Rodley strengthen their financial capability, supporting better decisions today and clearer pathways to sharemilking and farm ownership.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Boosting the dairy-beef sectorA partnership between DairyNZ, the Government and other sector leaders is engaged in a four-year, $20.9 million programme to expand the dairy-beef sector.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•1 min read
Inside Dairy - Boosting the dairy-beef sector
A partnership between DairyNZ, the Government and other sector leaders is engaged in a four-year, $20.9 million programme to expand the dairy-beef sector.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•1 min read
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What makes rural advisors great? | Ep. 124Strong advice underpins confident on‑farm decisions. In this episode, hear what sits behind great rural advice and how connection, capability and shared learning help advisors better support farmers in a fast‑changing sector.
People
•06 May 2026
•23:38 min
What makes rural advisors great? | Ep. 124

Strong advice underpins confident on‑farm decisions. In this episode, hear what sits behind great rural advice and how connection, capability and shared learning help advisors better support farmers in a fast‑changing sector.
People
•06 May 2026
•23:38 min
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Finding opportunities with dairy beef | Ep. 125This Talking Dairy episode covers the new Dairy Beef Opportunities programme, a cross-sector initiative boosting dairy-beef value, improving outcomes for non‑replacement calves, and strengthening dairy-beef integration.
Animal
•06 May 2026
•25:14 min
Finding opportunities with dairy beef | Ep. 125

This Talking Dairy episode covers the new Dairy Beef Opportunities programme, a cross-sector initiative boosting dairy-beef value, improving outcomes for non‑replacement calves, and strengthening dairy-beef integration.
Animal
•06 May 2026
•25:14 min
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Resources for Fertiliser AdvisorsAs a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Fertiliser Advisors

As a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
Support•2 min read
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Resources for Farm ConsultantsIf you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Farm Consultants

If you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read
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Resources for HR AdvisorsAs a human resource advisor in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support with confidence.
Support•2 min read
Resources for HR Advisors

As a human resource advisor in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support with confidence.
Support•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Making a real difference on-farmMeet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Making a real difference on-farm
Meet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2026
•2 min read
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Resources for Environmental AdvisorsAs an environmental advisor in the dairy sector, your expertise plays a vital role in guiding farmers toward more resilient and sustainable farming practices. We provide tools and resources to help you assess, plan, and advise.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Environmental Advisors

As an environmental advisor in the dairy sector, your expertise plays a vital role in guiding farmers toward more resilient and sustainable farming practices. We provide tools and resources to help you assess, plan, and advise.
Support•2 min read
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Resources for Business AdvisorsIf you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Business Advisors

If you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read