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Full season once-a-day (OAD) milkingSwitching to full-season once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice considered by many dairy farmers, especially in New Zealand.
Milking•13 min read
Full season once-a-day (OAD) milking

Switching to full-season once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice considered by many dairy farmers, especially in New Zealand.
Milking•13 min read
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Once-a-day (OAD) milkingOnce-a-day (OAD) milking is the practice of milking cows only once during a 24-hour period. This page covers the reasons and options for implementing OAD milking on your farm.
Milking•1 min read
Once-a-day (OAD) milking

Once-a-day (OAD) milking is the practice of milking cows only once during a 24-hour period. This page covers the reasons and options for implementing OAD milking on your farm.
Milking•1 min read
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Early lactation once-a-day (OAD) milkingEarly lactation once-a-day (OAD) milking is a short-term strategy used during the calving period. Understanding the benefits and trade-offs helps you make informed decisions for your herd and business.
Milking•8 min read
Early lactation once-a-day (OAD) milking

Early lactation once-a-day (OAD) milking is a short-term strategy used during the calving period. Understanding the benefits and trade-offs helps you make informed decisions for your herd and business.
Milking•8 min read
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Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking: Surveys of Farmer Opinion
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking: Surveys of Farmer Opinion
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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Effect of Nutrition on Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Effect of Nutrition on Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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The Genetic Improvement of Cows for Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•The Genetic Improvement of Cows for Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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Mastitis, Somatic Cell Counts, Animal Health and Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The 2007 Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Mastitis, Somatic Cell Counts, Animal Health and Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking
Proceedings of The 2007 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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•Can you make money milking Once-a-Day (OAD)?
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Does Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking Improve Animal Welfare?
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•Does Once-a-Day (OAD) Milking Improve Animal Welfare?
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New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84Hear about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, and experiences from some farmers who have been using once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation this season.
Milking
•04 Sep 2024
•30:01 min
New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84

Hear about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, and experiences from some farmers who have been using once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation this season.
Milking
•04 Sep 2024
•30:01 min
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Flexible MilkingFlexible milking is a term for milking practices that fall between the traditional once-a-day (OAD) or twice-a-day (TAD) milking.
Milking•6 min read
Flexible Milking

Flexible milking is a term for milking practices that fall between the traditional once-a-day (OAD) or twice-a-day (TAD) milking.
Milking•6 min read
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Milking IntervalsMilking is the largest labour requirement on a dairy farm and the timing of milking defines the whole structure of the day. Changing milking intervals is one way to reduce work hours and/or increase flexibility to improve workplace attractiveness.
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Feeding and milking toolsFeed management and milking frequencies are essential for maintaining profitability, emissions reduction and the welfare of your cows and farm team.
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Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episodeIn this summer yarn bonus episode, we revisit the top episode from 2024. Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of OAD milking in early lactation.
Milking
•08 Jan 2025
•12:32 min
Summer yarns: New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Bonus episode

In this summer yarn bonus episode, we revisit the top episode from 2024. Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of OAD milking in early lactation.
Milking
•08 Jan 2025
•12:32 min
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Mid-lactation once-a-day milkingOnce-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice adopted by dairy farmers to manage their herds during late lactation, particularly from Christmas onwards.
Milking•4 min read
Mid-lactation once-a-day milking

Once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice adopted by dairy farmers to manage their herds during late lactation, particularly from Christmas onwards.
Milking•4 min read
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Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read
Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)

Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read
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Reproductive Performance Of Cows Milked Once A Day
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Reproductive Performance Of Cows Milked Once A Day
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A day to appreciate the people who power our dairy farmsToday marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day – a day we’re proud to recognise here in New Zealand.
Media releases•6 Aug 2026
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A day to appreciate the people who power our dairy farmsMedia releases•6 Aug 2026
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Twice a dayChanging to shorter twice-a-day (TAD) milking intervals allows you to redesign your day and achieve a better work-life balance. The traditional TAD milking intervals in New Zealand have been 10-14 hours, leading to long workdays.
Milking•1 min read
Twice a day

Changing to shorter twice-a-day (TAD) milking intervals allows you to redesign your day and achieve a better work-life balance. The traditional TAD milking intervals in New Zealand have been 10-14 hours, leading to long workdays.
Milking•1 min read
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Moving dayMoving Day is a big day in the farming calendar and requires good planning and communication to ensure success. For some, Moving Day not only involves shifting a household of belongings, but it also involves relocating farm equipment and animals.
Business•5 min read
Moving day

Moving Day is a big day in the farming calendar and requires good planning and communication to ensure success. For some, Moving Day not only involves shifting a household of belongings, but it also involves relocating farm equipment and animals.
Business•5 min read