New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84

What milking frequency trends are emerging across different regions? What factors are driving the adoption once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation? And what are the pros and cons? In this episode of Talking Dairy, we’re joined by Dr. Paul Edwards, Senior Scientist and Kent Weston-Arnold, Area Manager for North-West Waikato, from DairyNZ. Find out about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, plus hear about the experiences of some farmers who have been using OAD milking in early lactation this season. As calving season continues across the country, this discussion offers advice for those considering OAD milking in early lactation next season. Tune in to discover the pros and cons, hear some farmer stories, and get practical tips to help you decide if it could be the right move for your farm system.