Total results 1021
Total results 1021
Search results for "Animal health and feeding"
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NutritionDairy nutrition is about understanding the nutrient requirements of dairy cows at various stages of lactation and combining various feed alternatives to meet those needs in a cost-effective manner.
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LamenessLameness is welfare issue that takes time, energy and skill to treat so early identification of lame cows is critical.
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MastitisUdder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability. Every farm stands to gain from less mastitis.
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DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Breeding decisions made easy
A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
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•Breeding decisions
•Breeding decisions made easy

A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
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•Breeding decisions
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DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Johne's Disease Laboratory Testing
This guide provides information on laboratory testing for Johne’s disease for both veterinarians and farmers.
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•Health
•Johne's Disease Laboratory Testing

This guide provides information on laboratory testing for Johne’s disease for both veterinarians and farmers.
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•Health
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InCalf - Heifer rearing tool
This gap calculator assesses the growth of a given group of heifers versus liveweight-for-age targets, and its impact on reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Heifers
•InCalf - Heifer rearing tool

This gap calculator assesses the growth of a given group of heifers versus liveweight-for-age targets, and its impact on reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Heifers
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Housed cow cleanliness score card
Regular cleanliness scoring can help monitor your herd’s health. Assess the cleanliness of your herd using this scoring method.
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•Infrastructure
•Housed cow cleanliness score card

Regular cleanliness scoring can help monitor your herd’s health. Assess the cleanliness of your herd using this scoring method.
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•Infrastructure
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide

Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body condition score
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DiseasesThese pages contain information about diseases that are considered biosecurity risks.
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NZ Animal EvaluationMake better-informed genetic-based breeding decisions with independent evaluation for profitable genetic gains.
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DairyNZ calls for certainty and practical implementation on PC1DairyNZ says Waikato farmers need certainty on Plan Change 1, but that certainty must be matched with practical, workable rules and a clear transition that doesn’t get ahead of the new resource management system currently under review.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ calls for certainty and practical implementation on PC1
DairyNZ says Waikato farmers need certainty on Plan Change 1, but that certainty must be matched with practical, workable rules and a clear transition that doesn’t get ahead of the new resource management system currently under review.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
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In 10 | What you need to know about El Niño and your farmWhat could El Niño mean for your farm this season? Hear Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and farm systems expert Steve Veix on what to watch and where to focus your planning early.
Environment
•01 Jul 2026
•14:29 min
In 10 | What you need to know about El Niño and your farm

What could El Niño mean for your farm this season? Hear Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and farm systems expert Steve Veix on what to watch and where to focus your planning early.
Environment
•01 Jul 2026
•14:29 min
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Take your own chair: Hinehou Timutimu on leadership and possibility | Ep. 128Beyond the award, Hinehou Timutimu shares the whānau, whenua, values and experiences that shaped her leadership, and what becomes possible when you stay true to who you are.
People
•24 Jun 2026
•50:45 min
Take your own chair: Hinehou Timutimu on leadership and possibility | Ep. 128

Beyond the award, Hinehou Timutimu shares the whānau, whenua, values and experiences that shaped her leadership, and what becomes possible when you stay true to who you are.
People
•24 Jun 2026
•50:45 min
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Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farmingA partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farming
A partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
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In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hitsPlan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hits

Plan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
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In 10 | What’s next for you on farm and what’s stopping you?What’s next for you on farm? James Laughlin shares a preview of People Expo 2026 and how high-performance leadership can help you move forward with confidence.
People
•20 May 2026
•17:03 min
In 10 | What’s next for you on farm and what’s stopping you?

What’s next for you on farm? James Laughlin shares a preview of People Expo 2026 and how high-performance leadership can help you move forward with confidence.
People
•20 May 2026
•17:03 min
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Inside Dairy - Local government reform and what it could mean for farmersLocal government reform will influence how decisions about rating, land use, infrastructure and environmental management are made.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Local government reform and what it could mean for farmers
Local government reform will influence how decisions about rating, land use, infrastructure and environmental management are made.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over timeChris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over time
Chris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read