Displaying 1-15 of 18 Items , Filtered by Feb or Apr or Jun or Dec and 2019 or 2018 and Sth Waikato or Bay of Plenty or Lower NI or Top of SI / West Coast and Adverse Events or Animals or Career
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Mycoplasma bovis Programme update
19 December 2019
An update from DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle about the Mycoplasma bovis Programme.
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500 dairy farmers share their insights at nationwide meetings
19 December 2019
Around 500 dairy farmers turned out at 33 meetings across the country to share their thoughts on issues affecting them, be updated on levy-funded research and talk about what the future focus should be for DairyNZ investment.
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Comparing cow breed for profitable grazing systems
20 June 2019
Cow breeds vary in their use of metabolisable energy for milk. This suggests that different cow breeds may offer farmers differing profit levels.
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Using data for mastitis detection
19 June 2019
On-farm technologies can measure individual cow performance and behaviour on a daily basis.
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Insight into winter on dairy farms
17 June 2019
Winter can be a challenging time for farmers. Rainfall and cold weather events inevitably make things wet underfoot and managing those conditions is particularly challenging for farms whose paddocks are home to animals.
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Meet DairyNZ's Scott Farm Team
13 June 2019
Ben Fisher, farm manager at DairyNZ’s Scott Farm, explains how his team’s combined focus on farming and research provides them with unique challenges and rewards.
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Genetics and liveweight gain influence heifer puberty timing
13 June 2019
DairyNZ’s latest research indicates an ‘age at puberty’ trait has potential to increase the rate of genetic improvement in cow fertility.
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Accurate records breed success
06 June 2019
Are the heifers you choose to keep the ones you think they are?
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Level up your calf care
06 June 2019
New Zealand dairy farmers do a great job of calf care, but what if we could do even better?
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Rural communities need mental health focus
31 May 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in yesterday’s Budget, saying he hopes the increased frontline services for mental health will include sufficient support for rural communities.
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Worth their weight in gold
29 May 2019
When it comes to rearing calves, Jilly Haywood knows a thing or two about the challenges involved.
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BCS gain: Lactating vs dry cows?
18 April 2019
Which is more efficient for body condition? DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Kay explains.
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Dairy committed to a better environment
18 April 2019
DairyNZ says today's Environment Aotearoa 2019 report gives honest insight into New Zealand’s environment and where the opportunities lie for the dairy sector, particularly for water quality, biodiversity and climate change.
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Are your heifers 'rearing' to go?
17 April 2019
Heifers are the future of your dairy herd. Give them a head start this winter by making sure your team members (particularly graziers) are on board and ready to deal with issues.


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