About InCalf
InCalf is DairyNZ’s response to addressing a clearly identified need of dairy farmers - to turn around the unfavourable trend in herd reproductive performance observed over the last 15 years.
InCalf is a learning package of tools, resources and training for both dairy farmers and their advisers. It was developed for Australian dairy farmers, but has undergone extensive revision for New Zealand conditions. It is made available to New Zealand dairy farmers thanks to an agreement between DairyNZ and Dairy Australia.
InCalf started rolling out autumn 2008 in New Zealand. If you are frustrated with a non-cycling problem, finding it hard to get cows back in calf and ending up with too many empties, then you will benefit from being involved with InCalf.
InCalf adviser involvement
Herd fertility is complex, requiring a range of expertise to better diagnose areas to improve, and to implement chosen management options.
The InCalf challenge to dairy farmers is to better involve advisers in your continuous improvement process and to better align their efforts towards your goals for herd fertility. This will help them deliver real value in terms of measured performance improvement.
InCalf’s integrated approach
Farmers will get the most out of InCalf through an integrated approach, combining their Fertility Focus reports with access to knowledge in The InCalf Book and support from InCalf trained advisers working with various InCalf tools.
How do I get involved with InCalf?
If you desire improvements in the fertility of your herd, or your client’s herd, then look out for InCalf!
InCalf initiatives have included:
- A limited release of Fertility Focus reports to targeted dairy farmers to field test the InCalf Fertility Focus reports.
- A limited number of pilot My Herd Fertility events for dairy farmers, to help explain individual reports along with The InCalf Book.
- Introductory Training for advisers. This was for rural professionals and service providers, wishing to familiarise themselves with InCalf.
