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Animal WelfareAnimal welfare is at the heart of any good farming business. Our responsibility for the wellbeing of stock starts at birth and continues, not only while they are in our care, but also beyond the farm gate.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is at the heart of any good farming business. Our responsibility for the wellbeing of stock starts at birth and continues, not only while they are in our care, but also beyond the farm gate.
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Inside Dairy - Production records make 2024/25 a season to beatMilksolids production rose last season, largely due to strong milk price incentives, increased imported feed and consistent herd performance across many farms.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Production records make 2024/25 a season to beatMilksolids production rose last season, largely due to strong milk price incentives, increased imported feed and consistent herd performance across many farms.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Teat preparation and sprayingLearn about teat preparation and spraying basics and how washing keeps milk quality high, prevents damage, and reduces mastitis. Discover handy tips like strategic washing, proper drying, and avoiding bulk washing.
Milking•5 min read
Teat preparation and spraying
Learn about teat preparation and spraying basics and how washing keeps milk quality high, prevents damage, and reduces mastitis. Discover handy tips like strategic washing, proper drying, and avoiding bulk washing.
Milking•5 min read
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Teat Care and ManagementLooking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.
Animal•7 min read
Teat Care and Management
Looking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.
Animal•7 min read
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Submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005
DairyNZs submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005
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•Submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005
DairyNZs submission on the review of the Biosecurity (Meat and Food Waste for Pigs) Regulations 2005
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Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant - Smartsamm Technote 24
How to service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
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•Mastitis
•Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant - Smartsamm Technote 24
How to service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
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•Mastitis
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Selling cows: check meat withholding periods - Smartsamm Technote 20
Guide to selling cows - check meat withholding periods
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•Mastitis
•Selling cows: check meat withholding periods - Smartsamm Technote 20
Guide to selling cows - check meat withholding periods
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•Mastitis
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Manage teat sores and cracks - Smartsamm Technote 9
How to manage teat sores and cracks
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•Mastitis
•Manage teat sores and cracks - Smartsamm Technote 9
How to manage teat sores and cracks
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 07 - Use post milking teat disinfection
Why to use post-milking teat disinfection on every teat after every milking.
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 07 - Use post milking teat disinfection
Why to use post-milking teat disinfection on every teat after every milking.
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 24 - Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 24 - Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
Service teat spray units and review teat disinfectant
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•Mastitis
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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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DisinfectionTeat spraying is a method to prevent mastitis in cows, focusing on the correct coverage and preparation of the teat spray solution. If not done properly, it can be wasteful and ineffective.
Animal•1 min read
Disinfection
Teat spraying is a method to prevent mastitis in cows, focusing on the correct coverage and preparation of the teat spray solution. If not done properly, it can be wasteful and ineffective.
Animal•1 min read
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Enhancing milk let-downThe milk letdown reflex in cows stimulates milk flow from the alveoli in the udder into the teat canal. It has to occur before a cow will milk out freely.
Milking•5 min read
Enhancing milk let-down
The milk letdown reflex in cows stimulates milk flow from the alveoli in the udder into the teat canal. It has to occur before a cow will milk out freely.
Milking•5 min read
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LinersThe teat cup liner is the part of the milking machine that touches the cow's teat, significantly affecting milking performance, udder and teat health.
Milking•7 min read
Liners
The teat cup liner is the part of the milking machine that touches the cow's teat, significantly affecting milking performance, udder and teat health.
Milking•7 min read
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Black BeetleBlack beetle is a pest found in warm regions of the upper North Island, especially on light or peat soils. They can cause significant pasture damage.
Feed•1 min read
Black Beetle
Black beetle is a pest found in warm regions of the upper North Island, especially on light or peat soils. They can cause significant pasture damage.
Feed•1 min read
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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.
