Set up a simple Brix testing system that is easy for your team to use. Each test is quick to complete and helps make sure your calves receive the best quality colostrum available.

Use this table to identify the true cause of any inefficiencies you find and decide if they can be eliminated or minimised.

An assessment at the start of the process will give you a benchmark to measure your progress. Download the assessment, complete and keep it as your benchmark.

Work as a team to identify an activity to focus on (e.g. milking) and use the Target table to identify as many inefficiencies as you can.

This DairyNZ calf rearing poster outlines the nine key signs of a healthy vs unhealthy calf, including alertness, good appetite, temperature and steady breathing, to ensure optimal animal welfare.

Dates and details of the Animal Evaluation run schedule for 2026-2027

DairyNZ considers that the Terms of Reference provide an appropriate foundation for the review, however requests that the Terms of Reference be expanded to include the Dairy Industry Regulations 2001 and the governance of the core database.

A monthly cashflow budget takes your annual cash budget and spreads your income and expenses across the year giving you a month-by-month basis picture.

This guide outlines what to expect from an ad-lib feeding system and provides information to support successful set-up on farm.

We support strengthening the Ruminant Protein Regulations and advocate for policy to manage disease transmission risk and maintain New Zealand’s negligible bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) status, as recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.

This Code of Practice is intended to provide good practice guidelines for professional engineers and other technical specialists involved in the testing and measurement of seepage from effluent ponds.

This report provides an accessible snapshot of the ‘State of the Dairy Nation’ and the dairy sector’s recent contribution to NZ Inc, based on key findings from four major industry reports.

Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.

The DairyBase Reporting Handbook provides detailed explanations of the metrics and terminology used in DairyBase reports. It helps farmers and advisors interpret financial and physical performance data accurately to support informed decision-making and benchmarking.

This edition of Inside Dairy features the latest news, farmer-led solutions, and science-backed tools to keep pastures productive, cows comfortable, and your business profitable.

A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.

Use this template to create your own farm biosecurity plan and strengthen preparedness for potential threats.

Biosecurity risk assessment that covers visiting overseas farms, what to consider before returning to New Zealand, and what to do on arrival..