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Total results 1014
Search results for "Calf health and hygiene"
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Love for the environment a driver for science research careerDr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.
Media releases•8 Mar 2024
•4 min read
Love for the environment a driver for science research careerDr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.
Media releases•8 Mar 2024
•4 min read
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DairyBase Terms of UseWhen you register to use DairyBase you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Business•4 min read
DairyBase Terms of Use
When you register to use DairyBase you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Business•4 min read
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More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gatesA dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.
Media releases•7 Mar 2024
•2 min read
More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gatesA dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.
Media releases•7 Mar 2024
•2 min read
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Water quality research update | Ep. 71When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.
Environment
•06 Mar 2024
•22:48 min
Water quality research update | Ep. 71
When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.
Environment
•06 Mar 2024
•22:48 min
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Future focus for ‘on-the-go’ dairy farmersDairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people.
Media releases•3 Mar 2024
•3 min read
Future focus for ‘on-the-go’ dairy farmersDairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people.
Media releases•3 Mar 2024
•3 min read
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Interview processThe interview process is a chance to showcase your strengths and suitability for the role! Being well prepared for the different types of interviews can help ease your nerves and lets you put your best foot forward.
People•3 min read
Interview process
The interview process is a chance to showcase your strengths and suitability for the role! Being well prepared for the different types of interviews can help ease your nerves and lets you put your best foot forward.
People•3 min read
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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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Finding the right role for youAn intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
Finding the right role for you
An intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
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Finding a job on farmWith more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
Finding a job on farm
With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!
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Low N SystemsThe DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.
Research•4 min read
Low N Systems
The DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.
Research•4 min read
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Breeding ValuesA breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.
Animal•8 min read
Breeding Values
A breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.
Animal•8 min read
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Measuring Breeding Worth PerformanceCow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.
Animal•2 min read
Measuring Breeding Worth Performance
Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.
Animal•2 min read
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Recording ParentageEffective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
Animal•2 min read
Recording Parentage
Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.
Animal•2 min read
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Genetic Base CowThis page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
Genetic Base Cow
This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
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Genetic ReliabilityThis page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
Genetic Reliability
This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
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Belinda Margetts
Senior Freshwater Ecologist
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ImmigrationEmploying staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
Immigration
Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
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Craig Depree
Principal Scientist
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Fish passageFish need to move up and down waterways to feed, breed, and migrate between the sea and freshwater to complete their life cycle. Anything that stops fish movements is called a ‘fish passage barrier’.
EnvironmentFish passage
Fish need to move up and down waterways to feed, breed, and migrate between the sea and freshwater to complete their life cycle. Anything that stops fish movements is called a ‘fish passage barrier’.
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