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Can you make money milking Once-a-Day (OAD)?
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Can you make money milking Once-a-Day (OAD)?
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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Social Impacts Of Oad Milking
The considerable benefits from switching to OAD milking.
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•Social Impacts Of Oad Milking
The considerable benefits from switching to OAD milking.
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•Milking
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3 Milkings In 2 Days
The aim of this paper is to give a practical overview of milking 3 times in 2 days (3 in 2) and discuss the pros and cons of using this regime.
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•3 Milkings In 2 Days
The aim of this paper is to give a practical overview of milking 3 times in 2 days (3 in 2) and discuss the pros and cons of using this regime.
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Does Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking Improve Animal Welfare?
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Does Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking Improve Animal Welfare?
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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TracksThis section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.
Tracks
This section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.
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Updating Dairy TechnologyThe dairy is a significant investment and having the most updated technologies and systems can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers.
Updating Dairy Technology
The dairy is a significant investment and having the most updated technologies and systems can have a major impact on milking efficiency and the comfort of cows and milkers.
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Rotary systemDiscover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.
Rotary system
Discover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.
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Herringbone SystemThere’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.
Herringbone System
There’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.
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FundamentalsUnderstanding the fundamentals of milking is crucial to ensure the health and productivity of your dairy herd. It's key to maintaining high-quality milk production, optimising animal welfare, and ultimately, driving the success of your dairy farm.
Fundamentals
Understanding the fundamentals of milking is crucial to ensure the health and productivity of your dairy herd. It's key to maintaining high-quality milk production, optimising animal welfare, and ultimately, driving the success of your dairy farm.
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Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study
A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
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Mastitis basicsMastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis basics
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
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Types of mastitisMastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
Types of mastitis
Mastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
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Adverse events: response and recoveryExtreme weather puts pressure on daily farm operations, so you'll find guidance below on getting back to a normal milking schedule, managing feed, and keeping your cows healthy.
Support•5 min read
Adverse events: response and recovery
Extreme weather puts pressure on daily farm operations, so you'll find guidance below on getting back to a normal milking schedule, managing feed, and keeping your cows healthy.
Support•5 min read
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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your weekSmall changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
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Katie Sievwright
Farm systems specialist
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Greenfield ProjectIn 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
Greenfield Project
In 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Putting theory into practiceHamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: Putting theory into practiceHamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Cluster attachment and removal
Getting the cluster attachment and removal right is crucial during milking. It ensures that the milk is of good quality, prevents harm to the teats, and reduces the risk of mastitis.
Milking•6 min read
Cluster attachment and removal
Getting the cluster attachment and removal right is crucial during milking. It ensures that the milk is of good quality, prevents harm to the teats, and reduces the risk of mastitis.
Milking•6 min read
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Technology and Workplace Practices SurveyDairyNZ is working with farmers to understand milking practices and technology use with a five-yearly survey showing which technologies are being adopted by farmers.
ResearchTechnology and Workplace Practices Survey
DairyNZ is working with farmers to understand milking practices and technology use with a five-yearly survey showing which technologies are being adopted by farmers.
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