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DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Dairy cow housing guide
A good practice guide for dairy housing in New Zealand
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•Infrastructure
•Dairy cow housing guide

A good practice guide for dairy housing in New Zealand
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•Infrastructure
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Interview processThe interview process is a chance to showcase your strengths and suitability for the role! Being well prepared for the different types of interviews can help ease your nerves and lets you put your best foot forward.
People•3 min read
Interview process

The interview process is a chance to showcase your strengths and suitability for the role! Being well prepared for the different types of interviews can help ease your nerves and lets you put your best foot forward.
People•3 min read
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Writing a CV and cover letterYour CV and cover letter are the first chance to make a positive impression on your potential employer and we have some suggestions as to how to make sure your application stands out!
People•3 min read
Writing a CV and cover letter

Your CV and cover letter are the first chance to make a positive impression on your potential employer and we have some suggestions as to how to make sure your application stands out!
People•3 min read
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Negotiating your employment conditionsEnsuring you get the right conditions before signing your employment agreement is important. You want to make sure you are being rewarded for your work not only financially so negotiating these terms is important.
People•2 min read
Negotiating your employment conditions

Ensuring you get the right conditions before signing your employment agreement is important. You want to make sure you are being rewarded for your work not only financially so negotiating these terms is important.
People•2 min read
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Training HeifersHeifers, or young female cows, require careful planning and patience when introducing them to the milking herd. The page you're reading details steps to minimise stress and enhance milk production during this transition.
Animal•3 min read
Training Heifers

Heifers, or young female cows, require careful planning and patience when introducing them to the milking herd. The page you're reading details steps to minimise stress and enhance milk production during this transition.
Animal•3 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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Drenching During MilkingDrenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Drenching During Milking

Drenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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Building a great teamThis section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.
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Employment admin and legal requirementsWhen you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.
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Self assessment table
Assess where your farm sits on the health and safety scale. The table will show you what you need to do to achieve good practice.
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•Health and safety
•Self assessment table

Assess where your farm sits on the health and safety scale. The table will show you what you need to do to achieve good practice.
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•Health and safety
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What Is Onboarding
‘Onboarding’ is the process your new employer goes through to help give you the best start in your role.
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•Onboarding
•What Is Onboarding

‘Onboarding’ is the process your new employer goes through to help give you the best start in your role.
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•Onboarding
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Weekly Timesheet Template
Timesheet template for recording weekly hours worked.
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•Performance management
•Weekly Timesheet Template

Timesheet template for recording weekly hours worked.
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•Performance management
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Team meeting template
Find out how to prepare and run successful meetings and how to follow up with outcomes and actions.
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•Performance management
•Team meeting template

Find out how to prepare and run successful meetings and how to follow up with outcomes and actions.
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•Performance management
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Team Pulse Template
Template for conducting a team pulse survey.
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•Performance management
•Team Pulse Template

Template for conducting a team pulse survey.
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•Performance management
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Staff Personal Information Template
Template for recording personal information for staff records.
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•Onboarding
•Staff Personal Information Template

Template for recording personal information for staff records.
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•Onboarding
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Staff Training Form
Keep a record of staff training completed with this form.
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•Onboarding
•Staff Training Form

Keep a record of staff training completed with this form.
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•Onboarding
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Table of risks
Common farming activities and injuries to get you started thinking about risk.
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•Health and safety
•Table of risks

Common farming activities and injuries to get you started thinking about risk.
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•Health and safety
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Health and Safety Conversation Prompts
Use these conversation prompts to help you have great conversations with contractors about getting work done safely.
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•People
•Health and Safety Conversation Prompts

Use these conversation prompts to help you have great conversations with contractors about getting work done safely.
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•People
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Reference Checking Questionnaire
A guideline for developing questions to ask when checking candidate references.
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•People
•Reference Checking Questionnaire

A guideline for developing questions to ask when checking candidate references.
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•People
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