Animal
Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.
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Total results 113
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Bull ManagementBull management involves ensuring the right number of healthy bulls for your herd, minimising stress and reducing injury risks. A correct ratio depends on your herd's size and percentage of pregnant cows.
Animal•5 min read
Bull Management
Bull management involves ensuring the right number of healthy bulls for your herd, minimising stress and reducing injury risks. A correct ratio depends on your herd's size and percentage of pregnant cows.
Animal•5 min read
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Economic ValuesEconomic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
Economic Values
Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
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Dry cowDry matter is a crucial dietary requirement for dry cows. This page outlines the energy a cow needs, considering its weight gain or loss. The feed requirement considers the cow's maintenance, pregnancy, and weight gain.
Animal•2 min read
Dry cow
Dry matter is a crucial dietary requirement for dry cows. This page outlines the energy a cow needs, considering its weight gain or loss. The feed requirement considers the cow's maintenance, pregnancy, and weight gain.
Animal•2 min read
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Drenching During MilkingDrenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Drenching During Milking
Drenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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Managing sick cowsThe sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Managing sick cows
The sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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BCS certified assessorsThis page details who the calibration team is, and how to find a certified assessor near you.
Animal•1 min read
BCS certified assessors
This page details who the calibration team is, and how to find a certified assessor near you.
Animal•1 min read
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Detecting MastitisCows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
Detecting Mastitis
Cows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
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Treating lamenessLameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
Treating lameness
Lameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
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Humane SlaughterHumane on-farm slaughter refers to the practice of ending an animal's life with minimal pain, distress, or suffering.
Animal•3 min read
Humane Slaughter
Humane on-farm slaughter refers to the practice of ending an animal's life with minimal pain, distress, or suffering.
Animal•3 min read
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Calving CowsFor the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
Calving Cows
For the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
