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Search results for "Lameness identification and management"
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Native planting and community action improving freshwater on NZ dairy farmsNew Zealand’s freshwater management policies have long been focused on nitrogen and other contaminant limits, but with freshwater reform underway, there is an opportunity to shift towards more of a focus on stream health.
Media releases•29 Jul 2025
•5 min read
Native planting and community action improving freshwater on NZ dairy farmsNew Zealand’s freshwater management policies have long been focused on nitrogen and other contaminant limits, but with freshwater reform underway, there is an opportunity to shift towards more of a focus on stream health.
Media releases•29 Jul 2025
•5 min read
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Summer managementSuccessful summer dairy farming demands regular monitoring. This page recommends farm walks, managing grazing residuals, monitoring body condition scores, staying informed on industry information, and future planning.
Feed•9 min read
Summer management
Successful summer dairy farming demands regular monitoring. This page recommends farm walks, managing grazing residuals, monitoring body condition scores, staying informed on industry information, and future planning.
Feed•9 min read
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Positive step in M. bovis programme with progress towards a national pest management planDairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcome the Government’s confirmed commitment to implementing a National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) for Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis).
Media releases•13 Jun 2024
•2 min read
Positive step in M. bovis programme with progress towards a national pest management planDairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcome the Government’s confirmed commitment to implementing a National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) for Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis).
Media releases•13 Jun 2024
•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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Cash ManagementA cash management system, or cashbook, is vital for monitoring all payments and receipts, keeping track of compliance requirements, and managing day-to-day finances effectively.
Business•2 min read
Cash Management
A cash management system, or cashbook, is vital for monitoring all payments and receipts, keeping track of compliance requirements, and managing day-to-day finances effectively.
Business•2 min read
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Odour managementOdour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
EnvironmentOdour management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
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Treating lamenessLameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
Treating lameness
Lameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
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Tail ManagementTail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
Tail Management
Tail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
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Winter pasture managementManaging high-quality pasture during feed surplus periods is a crucial skill in pasture management. This page explains that pasture surplus often develops in spring, which if unmanaged, can lead to low-quality pasture affecting milk production.
Feed•6 min read
Winter pasture management
Managing high-quality pasture during feed surplus periods is a crucial skill in pasture management. This page explains that pasture surplus often develops in spring, which if unmanaged, can lead to low-quality pasture affecting milk production.
Feed•6 min read
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Autumn managementAutumn pasture management in dairy farming involves focusing on average pasture cover and cow condition to prepare for spring.
Feed•5 min read
Autumn management
Autumn pasture management in dairy farming involves focusing on average pasture cover and cow condition to prepare for spring.
Feed•5 min read
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Wet weather managementProlonged wet weather poses challenges to normal farming activities by saturating soils. This page provides information on managing the impact of wet weather on dairy farming.
Support•7 min read
Wet weather management
Prolonged wet weather poses challenges to normal farming activities by saturating soils. This page provides information on managing the impact of wet weather on dairy farming.
Support•7 min read
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Cow Reproduction and Mating OverviewDairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
Cow Reproduction and Mating Overview
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
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Waste management overviewRecycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste, reducing the negative effects on the environment and the health risks for both people and animals.
Environment•9 min read
Waste management overview
Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste, reducing the negative effects on the environment and the health risks for both people and animals.
Environment•9 min read
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Waste managementRecycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
Waste management
Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
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Land and soilThe land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.
Land and soil
The land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.
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Biosecurity visitor management plan
Anyone coming onto your farm may pose a risk to the health of your staff or animals and could bring weeds and pests along for the ride. To reduce this risk, it’s important to set up some simple controls.
Resources
•Biosecurity
•Biosecurity visitor management plan
Anyone coming onto your farm may pose a risk to the health of your staff or animals and could bring weeds and pests along for the ride. To reduce this risk, it’s important to set up some simple controls.
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•Biosecurity
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Good farming practices for environmental management
This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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•Environment
•Good farming practices for environmental management
This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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•Environment
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Nutrient Management On Your Dairy Farm
A farmer’s guide to understanding how nitrogen and phosphorus enter, cycle through and leave your dairy farm.
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•Environment
•Nutrient Management On Your Dairy Farm
A farmer’s guide to understanding how nitrogen and phosphorus enter, cycle through and leave your dairy farm.
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•Environment
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Farm Management Calendar
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
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•Planning
•Farm Management Calendar
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
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•Planning
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Effluent Management Plan Poster
This effluent poster is designed to take some of the headache out of training staff and managing your effluent system.
Resources
•Effluent
•Effluent Management Plan Poster
This effluent poster is designed to take some of the headache out of training staff and managing your effluent system.
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•Effluent
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