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 46
Total results 46
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Chicory and PlantainThe Chicory and Plantain programme of work aimed to determine milk production responses to supplementing a pasture-based diet with chicory or plantain in summer, and how grazing management affected the growth and quality of these herbs, as well as
Research•3 min read
Chicory and Plantain
The Chicory and Plantain programme of work aimed to determine milk production responses to supplementing a pasture-based diet with chicory or plantain in summer, and how grazing management affected the growth and quality of these herbs, as well as
Research•3 min read
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Pastoral 21Pastoral 21 Next Generation Dairy Systems was a collaborative* five-year farm programme that aimed to provide proven, profitable, simple, adoption-ready systems that lifted production and reduced nutrient loss.
Research•5 min read
Pastoral 21
Pastoral 21 Next Generation Dairy Systems was a collaborative* five-year farm programme that aimed to provide proven, profitable, simple, adoption-ready systems that lifted production and reduced nutrient loss.
Research•5 min read
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Pillars of a New Dairy SystemThe Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
Pillars of a New Dairy System
The Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
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Better Genetics for Cow LongevityDairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.
Research•2 min read
Better Genetics for Cow Longevity
DairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.
Research•2 min read
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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
