Science projects
DairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.
Total results 13
Total results 13
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Blood BHB and Cow PerformanceA DairyNZ study investigated hyperketonaemia in grazing cows and determined that elevated blood beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentrations were not always associated with poor reproductive performance under a pasture-based diet.
Research•6 min read
Blood BHB and Cow Performance
A DairyNZ study investigated hyperketonaemia in grazing cows and determined that elevated blood beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentrations were not always associated with poor reproductive performance under a pasture-based diet.
Research•6 min read
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Setting Up a Fertile HerdDairyNZ-led research confirms the Fertility Breeding Value (BV) may contribute more to reproductive performance than originally thought. DairyNZ’s Samantha Tennent explains how to apply the findings on-farm.
Research•2 min read
Setting Up a Fertile Herd
DairyNZ-led research confirms the Fertility Breeding Value (BV) may contribute more to reproductive performance than originally thought. DairyNZ’s Samantha Tennent explains how to apply the findings on-farm.
Research•2 min read
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Better Oocytes in our SightsDairyNZ researchers have been investigating ways to improve oocyte quality, with the end goal of lifting conception rates in New Zealand dairy herds. Find out what we’ve discovered and what’s next.
Research•7 min read
Better Oocytes in our Sights
DairyNZ researchers have been investigating ways to improve oocyte quality, with the end goal of lifting conception rates in New Zealand dairy herds. Find out what we’ve discovered and what’s next.
Research•7 min read
