If you want more choice in your business, good money management is the bottom line.
Our Environment section covers information about effluent, land, water and nutrient management on dairy farms.
The People section shows you how to recruit quality staff, be a better manager, work within the law, grow your people and much more.
Information about feed management on dairy farms, including seasonal management, production systems, supplements, crops and pasture types.
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.
The smallest change in the dairy shed can improve milk quality and profitability and an efficient milking system is one where cows, facilities and people work in balance.
From research and the services we provide, to education, policy and the Dairy Industry Strategy, there's so much to discover in this section.
Contact details for DairyNZ regional offices, consulting officers, and our Farmer Information Service.
Calf Rearing
Newborn calves must receive 2-3 litres new colostrum within six hours of birth. There is little to be gained from leaving calves with cows longer than 24 hours. Young calves must have access to warm, dry and draught-free shelter.
Fresh water and good quality hay should be made available to calves within four days after birth. Calves should be fed twice daily for the first 1-2 weeks of age and can then be fed once daily.