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Total results 326
Search results for "Animal health services"
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Penny Timmer-Arends
Senior animal care specialist
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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
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: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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Pasture allocationThe purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture allocation
The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
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DairyNZ submission on the Gene Technology BillDairyNZ has submitted to the Health Select Committee on the Government’s Gene Technology Bill.
Media releases•18 Feb 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ submission on the Gene Technology BillDairyNZ has submitted to the Health Select Committee on the Government’s Gene Technology Bill.
Media releases•18 Feb 2025
•2 min read
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Significant uptake of good wintering practices continues - DairyNZ surveyDairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.
Media releases•11 Nov 2024
•1 min read
Significant uptake of good wintering practices continues - DairyNZ surveyDairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.
Media releases•11 Nov 2024
•1 min read
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NAITIf you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.
Biosecurity•2 min read
NAIT
If you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.
Biosecurity•2 min read
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International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty VerhoekThis International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty VerhoekThis International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Craigmore Sustainables invests in a positive future for Kiwi dairyingUnder its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Media releases•6 May 2024
•3 min read
Craigmore Sustainables invests in a positive future for Kiwi dairyingUnder its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Media releases•6 May 2024
•3 min read
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Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
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Nutrients and contaminants overviewEffectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
Nutrients and contaminants overview
Effectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
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Reducing phosphorus lossPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
Reducing phosphorus loss
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
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DairyNZ Limited Privacy NoticeYour privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.
DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.
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Reduce sediment lossThe loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.
Environment•2 min read
Reduce sediment loss
The loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.
Environment•2 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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InbreedingInbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 min read
Inbreeding
Inbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 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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Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•3 min read
Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•3 min read
