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Positive outlook for Mycoplasma bovis eradication

17 December 2018

After a tough 2018 for many dairy farmers who have been tackling Mycoplasma bovis or working hard to prevent it getting on farm, today’s announcement comes as a positive indication that eradication is possible.
Industry cost share for Mycoplasma bovis finalised

04 December 2018

The Boards of DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have today announced agreement on how each industry’s share of the cost of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) phased eradication programme will be split.
Tips for a successful bull mating period

22 November 2018

You’ve done all this great work to ensure your AB period is a success, don’t let the standard slip once the bulls go out.
South Island farmers join animal evaluation advisory panel

13 November 2018

Two South Island farmers, Mo Topham from Southland and Tania Riddington from Canterbury, have recently joined the New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) Farmer Advisory Panel, bringing the panel numbers to nine.
Dairy's future depends on us all

05 November 2018

New Zealand’s economy and prosperity are driven by our agricultural products. To protect that, we all have a collective responsibility to take biosecurity seriously.
Biosecurity second nature for Southland sharemilkers

02 November 2018

Easy and inexpensive biosecurity measures are simply a force of habit for Billy and Sharn Roskam.
DairyNZ urges farmers to have a say on NAIT

30 October 2018

DairyNZ is encouraging dairy farmers to make a submission on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) latest consultation on how the NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) scheme can be improved.
Sharing knowledge and experience

23 October 2018

Dairy Connect manager Kate Robinson explains how the service is all about getting a fresh perspective and getting help to solve a problem.
Farmers play a pivotal role in fertility research success

18 October 2018

Dozens of scientists and more than 2000 farmers have been working together to improve cow fertility in New Zealand dairy cows.
Mastitis prevention and milking efficiency go hand in glove

12 October 2018

Udder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability.
Simple solutions to everyday problems

08 October 2018

Canterbury farmer Cole Groves is finding simple but effective ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, environmental protection and the wellbeing of his staff and animals.
M. bovis and mating decisions

05 October 2018

Under the current state of heightened biosecurity in New Zealand, DairyNZ has been hearing that some farmers are considering extending their use of artificial breeding (AB).
Farmers take extra precautions this mating season

03 October 2018

Dairy farmers are using a range of tactics including due diligence, quarantine, and virgin bulls, to keep their cows and farms safe from Mycoplasma bovis this mating season.
Find the sweet spot: quality time, quality milk

02 October 2018

Since switching to once-a-day milking 10 years ago to help streamline an expanded business, Leo Vollebregt has seen many improvements for both animals and people.
Supporting farmers through M. bovis

18 September 2018

DairyNZ continues to be actively involved across many areas of the Mycoplasma bovis response.