Animal

This page outlines what to consider when selecting international bulls, how their breeding values are evaluated, and which traits are assessed for New Zealand conditions.

Managing your cows during the transition from pregnancy to lactation helps prevent diseases and optimises seasonal performance. This period sees the cow's nutrient requirements spike but intake doesn't match up, leading to negative energy balance.

Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting humans and most mammals. It is a significant human health risk causing flu-like symptoms or severe ongoing illness.

Planning a proper dry-off on your farm can have significant impacts for the coming season, including how and when to start drying off cows. The page outlines essential steps for a smooth dry-off process.

DairyNZ encourages dairy and beef farmers to consider breeding and rearing quality dairy calves to go into the beef supply chain. 

Automated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.

An overview of dairy beef, beef on dairy, and how to select sires for beef production. The successful production of dairy-beef requires both the beef and dairy industries to work together to increase profitability and efficiency.

During the transition from dry to milking cows, it's crucial to manage their health effectively to ensure their reproductive performance, production, and longevity aren't compromised.

Milk fever is a metabolic disorder in dairy cows caused by insufficient calcium, often seen after calving. It can cause lowered milk production and other health issues, like ketosis and metritis.

Mastitis management in dairy farming requires constant review and planning to control the condition in your herd.