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  • Dairy calf opportunities

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

    Animal

    3 min read

    Dairy calf opportunities

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

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Setting up for Calving

    Planning and preparing for calving with your farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing, and will help keep everyone safe and healthy.

    Animal

    4 min read

    Setting up for Calving

    Planning and preparing for calving with your farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing, and will help keep everyone safe and healthy.

    Animal

    4 min read

  • Calf Housing

    Clean and comfortable calf sheds help create a nurturing environment for calves and reduce the risk of disease and encourage high growth rates.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Calf Housing

    Clean and comfortable calf sheds help create a nurturing environment for calves and reduce the risk of disease and encourage high growth rates.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Calf Health and Hygiene

    Dairy cow longevity and productivity start with optimal calf care. This page highlights the importance of maintaining routine health and hygiene practices from birth, such as regular cleaning, limiting pen movements, and vaccinations.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Calf Health and Hygiene

    Dairy cow longevity and productivity start with optimal calf care. This page highlights the importance of maintaining routine health and hygiene practices from birth, such as regular cleaning, limiting pen movements, and vaccinations.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • Calving Cows

    Understanding the signs and stages of labour, and the care needed after calving, is crucial for a successful calving.

    Animal

    5 min read

    Calving Cows

    Understanding the signs and stages of labour, and the care needed after calving, is crucial for a successful calving.

    Animal

    5 min read

  • Collecting Calves

    Successful calf rearing starts as soon as the calf is born. The page details necessary precautions for handling newly calved cows, lifting calves, and recording births.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Collecting Calves

    Successful calf rearing starts as soon as the calf is born. The page details necessary precautions for handling newly calved cows, lifting calves, and recording births.

    Animal

    1 min read

  • Colostrum

    Gold colostrum provides energy, antibodies, and health benefits for all calves and is part of world leading animal care. 

    Animal

    4 min read

    Colostrum

    Gold colostrum provides energy, antibodies, and health benefits for all calves and is part of world leading animal care. 

    Animal

    4 min read

  • Feeding Milk

    What calves are fed early in their life will determine how well they grow and whether they will thrive as heifers entering the milking herd.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Feeding Milk

    What calves are fed early in their life will determine how well they grow and whether they will thrive as heifers entering the milking herd.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Feeding Meal

    Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Feeding Meal

    Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • Transporting Bobby Calves

    Prioritising the health of bobby calves makes transporting them more efficient. Additionally, they must meet requirements for transportation before leaving the farm to keep them comfortable and healthy.

    Animal

    9 min read

    Transporting Bobby Calves

    Prioritising the health of bobby calves makes transporting them more efficient. Additionally, they must meet requirements for transportation before leaving the farm to keep them comfortable and healthy.

    Animal

    9 min read