Switching to full-season once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice considered by many dairy farmers, especially in New Zealand.

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.

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.

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.

Flexible milking is a term for milking practices that fall between the traditional once-a-day (OAD) or twice-a-day (TAD) milking.

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.

Once-a-day (OAD) milking is a practice adopted by dairy farmers to manage their herds during late lactation, particularly from Christmas onwards.

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.

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.

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.