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 41
Total results 41
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Starch Based Supplements and ReproductionA large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
Starch Based Supplements and Reproduction
A large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
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Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After BreedingThe average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.
Research•3 min read
Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After Breeding
The average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.
Research•3 min read
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Endometritis Reduces In Calf RatesEndometritis is an infection or inflammation of the uterus that persists beyond the third week after calving.
Research•4 min read
Endometritis Reduces In Calf Rates
Endometritis is an infection or inflammation of the uterus that persists beyond the third week after calving.
Research•4 min read
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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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Synthetic Zeolite Pre CalvingA series of DairyNZ-led experiments have confirmed that supplementing cows with synthetic zeolite for two to three weeks pre-calving reduces the risk of milk fever in pasture-based systems.
Research•8 min read
Synthetic Zeolite Pre Calving
A series of DairyNZ-led experiments have confirmed that supplementing cows with synthetic zeolite for two to three weeks pre-calving reduces the risk of milk fever in pasture-based systems.
Research•8 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
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The Great Futures in Dairying PlanThe Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
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Know the Market projectThe Know the Market project was initiated to help dairy farm employers understand the competitiveness of their Farm Assistant job offer, compared to employment opportunities in other sectors.
Research•10 min read
Know the Market project
The Know the Market project was initiated to help dairy farm employers understand the competitiveness of their Farm Assistant job offer, compared to employment opportunities in other sectors.
Research•10 min read
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Climate change action farmsThe Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.
Research•3 min read
Climate change action farms
The Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.
Research•3 min read
