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Total results 80
Search results for "Detecting mastitis"
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Smartsamm Guideline 15 - Cull persistently infected cows
Culling persistently infected cows
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 15 - Cull persistently infected cows
Culling persistently infected cows
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 23 - Sign on for herd testing
Sign on for herd testing
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 23 - Sign on for herd testing
Sign on for herd testing
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 19 - Observe cows weekly
Check cows weekly
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 19 - Observe cows weekly
Check cows weekly
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Smartsamm Guideline 09 - Manage teat sores and cracks
Manage teat sores and cracks
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 09 - Manage teat sores and cracks
Manage teat sores and cracks
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 08 - Practice good hygiene during milking
Practise good hygiene during milking
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 08 - Practice good hygiene during milking
Practise good hygiene during milking
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
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Heat detectionReview your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
Heat detection
Review your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
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Automated heat detectionAutomated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
Automated heat detection
Automated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
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Using Heat Detection AidsUsing heat detection aids efficiently will help ensure a successful mating period on your dairy farm. There are different heat detection aids for cows, including tail paint, heat mount detectors, electronic heat detection, and vasectomised bulls.
Animal•8 min read
Using Heat Detection Aids
Using heat detection aids efficiently will help ensure a successful mating period on your dairy farm. There are different heat detection aids for cows, including tail paint, heat mount detectors, electronic heat detection, and vasectomised bulls.
Animal•8 min read
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InCalf - Heat detection gap tool
This is a gap assessment tool. It assesses heat detection efficiency and the likely benefit of improving heat detection on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Heat detection gap tool
This is a gap assessment tool. It assesses heat detection efficiency and the likely benefit of improving heat detection on your herd’s overall reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
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Theileria Factsheet 3 - Detection and Treatment
Facts for farmers on detection and treatment of Theileria and anaemia in cattle.
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•Health
•Theileria Factsheet 3 - Detection and Treatment
Facts for farmers on detection and treatment of Theileria and anaemia in cattle.
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•Health
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Technology Guideline Automated Heat Detection
An overview of automated heat detection systems including how they work and factors to consider when choosing a system.
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•Milking
•Technology Guideline Automated Heat Detection
An overview of automated heat detection systems including how they work and factors to consider when choosing a system.
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•Milking
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Improving herd reproduction with wearablesWearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
Improving herd reproduction with wearables
Wearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
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Identifying lame cowsLameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
Identifying lame cows
Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
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Wearables and repro – what the data tells us | Ep. 103More farmers are using wearables for heat detection and to ease pressure on skilled people at mating time. But do they lift repro results? Hear what the research says in this episode with DairyNZ’s Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet Line Ferriman.
Research
•09 Jul 2025
•24:39 min
Wearables and repro – what the data tells us | Ep. 103
More farmers are using wearables for heat detection and to ease pressure on skilled people at mating time. But do they lift repro results? Hear what the research says in this episode with DairyNZ’s Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet Line Ferriman.
Research
•09 Jul 2025
•24:39 min
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Fall armywormFall Armyworm is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. Its spread typically begins in December, so early detection and regular monitoring are key to protect your feed and prevent the pest’s spread.
Feed•2 min read
Fall armyworm
Fall Armyworm is a plant pest that can feed on over 350 plant species, particularly sweetcorn and maize. Its spread typically begins in December, so early detection and regular monitoring are key to protect your feed and prevent the pest’s spread.
Feed•2 min read
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International dairy siresThis page outlines what to consider when selecting international bulls, how their breeding values are evaluated, and which traits are assessed for New Zealand conditions.
Animal•3 min read
International dairy sires
This page outlines what to consider when selecting international bulls, how their breeding values are evaluated, and which traits are assessed for New Zealand conditions.
Animal•3 min read
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RyegrassRyegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
Ryegrass
Ryegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
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Off-paddock infrastructureThis overview will display in detail all of your available options when considering off-paddock infrastructure investment.
Off-paddock infrastructure
This overview will display in detail all of your available options when considering off-paddock infrastructure investment.
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Improving your herd fertility (Part 1) | Ep. 18
Does selecting bulls that have a high Fertility Breeding Value really improve your herd’s fertility?
Animal
•11 Jan 2022
•35:30 min
Improving your herd fertility (Part 1) | Ep. 18
Does selecting bulls that have a high Fertility Breeding Value really improve your herd’s fertility?
Animal
•11 Jan 2022
•35:30 min
