Total results 231
Total results 231
Search results for "Breeding advisor podcast"
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Talking Dairy podcastTalking Dairy is the go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.
Talking Dairy podcast
Talking Dairy is the go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.
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Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After BreedingThe average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.
Research•3 min read
Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After Breeding
The average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.
Research•3 min read
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Breeding DecisionsGenetics plays a role in an animal’s reproductive performance, for the animal itself and the sire she's mated to.
Breeding Decisions
Genetics plays a role in an animal’s reproductive performance, for the animal itself and the sire she's mated to.
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Breeding decisions made easy
A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•Breeding decisions made easy
A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
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A Better Breeding Worth for Dairy Farmers Consultation Document
The proposed operating model for a better Breeding Worth system with genomics in 2024.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•A Better Breeding Worth for Dairy Farmers Consultation Document
The proposed operating model for a better Breeding Worth system with genomics in 2024.
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NZ Animal EvaluationMake better-informed genetic-based breeding decisions with independent evaluation for profitable genetic gains.
NZ Animal Evaluation
Make better-informed genetic-based breeding decisions with independent evaluation for profitable genetic gains.
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Ranking of Active Sires
The RAS list is published by NZAEL, an independent animal evaluation body working alongside breeding companies for greater genetic gains.
Tools & Apps•Breeding decisions•Ranking of Active Sires
The RAS list is published by NZAEL, an independent animal evaluation body working alongside breeding companies for greater genetic gains.
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Economic ValuesEconomic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
Economic Values
Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
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Inside Dairy - One BW, one reliable metricMajor dairy sector players are leading the way in developing a single, independent Breeding Worth (BW) aligned with the National Breeding Objective and incorporating genomic information.
Inside Dairy•28 Oct 2025
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Inside Dairy - One BW, one reliable metricMajor dairy sector players are leading the way in developing a single, independent Breeding Worth (BW) aligned with the National Breeding Objective and incorporating genomic information.
Inside Dairy•28 Oct 2025
•1 min read
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Partner eventsJoin us for practical tips on breeding and genetics - boost herd productivity and set your farm up for long-term success.
Partner events
Join us for practical tips on breeding and genetics - boost herd productivity and set your farm up for long-term success.
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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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DairyNZ strengthens science leadership with new executive appointmentDairyNZ has announced the appointment of Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role – Science Partnerships & Impact Advisor – as part of a strategic refresh of the organisation’s science leadership.
Media releases•10 Sep 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ strengthens science leadership with new executive appointmentDairyNZ has announced the appointment of Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role – Science Partnerships & Impact Advisor – as part of a strategic refresh of the organisation’s science leadership.
Media releases•10 Sep 2025
•2 min read
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Genetic gain toolsGenetic gain in dairy cows helps farmers and the whole dairy sector improve productivity and profits. It relies on using quality, independent data to make smart breeding choices that improve the whole farming system.
Genetic gain tools
Genetic gain in dairy cows helps farmers and the whole dairy sector improve productivity and profits. It relies on using quality, independent data to make smart breeding choices that improve the whole farming system.
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NZAEL 'Base Cow' to be updated on 20 June 2025DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) on 20 June 2025.
Media releases•9 May 2025
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NZAEL 'Base Cow' to be updated on 20 June 2025DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) on 20 June 2025.
Media releases•9 May 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Genetics driving Jersey powerManaging a herd of 620 Jersey cows, Mike Robinson and Sheree Irwin have focused on breeding for greater efficiencies, achieving impressive results in the process.
Inside Dairy•24 Feb 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: Genetics driving Jersey powerManaging a herd of 620 Jersey cows, Mike Robinson and Sheree Irwin have focused on breeding for greater efficiencies, achieving impressive results in the process.
Inside Dairy•24 Feb 2025
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Quality over quantityWith a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.
Inside Dairy•28 Jan 2025
•5 min read
Inside Dairy: Quality over quantityWith a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.
Inside Dairy•28 Jan 2025
•5 min read
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GenomicsGenomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.
Animal•2 min read
Genomics
Genomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.
Animal•2 min read
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Genetic Base CowThis page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
Genetic Base Cow
This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
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Genetic ReliabilityThis page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
Genetic Reliability
This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
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Farmers forum 2025Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.
Farmers forum 2025
Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.
