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Stacey Hendriks
Scientist
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Foot and mouth diseaseFoot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, posing a significant threat to New Zealand's economy and agricultural sector.
Biosecurity•8 min read
Foot and mouth disease
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, posing a significant threat to New Zealand's economy and agricultural sector.
Biosecurity•8 min read
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DiseasesThese pages contain information about diseases that are considered biosecurity risks.
Diseases
These pages contain information about diseases that are considered biosecurity risks.
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Breeding decisions made easy
A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•Breeding decisions made easy
A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
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DairyNZ announces six-yearly Levy referendum dateDairyNZ has announced the date for its six-yearly Milksolids Levy vote, which will take place from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 13 March 2026.
Media releases•20 Aug 2025
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DairyNZ announces six-yearly Levy referendum dateDairyNZ has announced the date for its six-yearly Milksolids Levy vote, which will take place from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 13 March 2026.
Media releases•20 Aug 2025
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RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
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RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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Dry off date to reach BCS targets at calving
This tool estimates the latest date to dry cows off to ensure they meet BCS targets at calving.
Tools & Apps•Body condition score•Dry off date to reach BCS targets at calving
This tool estimates the latest date to dry cows off to ensure they meet BCS targets at calving.
Tools & Apps•Body condition score• -
Pugging damagePaddocks damaged by pugging and wet weather can be managed with simple strategies but more extensive damage may require pasture renewal.
Feed•2 min read
Pugging damage
Paddocks damaged by pugging and wet weather can be managed with simple strategies but more extensive damage may require pasture renewal.
Feed•2 min read
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Pasture Damage Score Guide
A visual assessment guide which provides an alternative way to compare paddocks for renewal or maintenance such as fertiliser, under or oversowing.
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•Feed
•Pasture Damage Score Guide
A visual assessment guide which provides an alternative way to compare paddocks for renewal or maintenance such as fertiliser, under or oversowing.
Resources
•Feed
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Every Cow Has a Tail to Tell - Preventing Damaged Tails
On-farm guidelines for preventing damaged tails.
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•Welfare
•Every Cow Has a Tail to Tell - Preventing Damaged Tails
On-farm guidelines for preventing damaged tails.
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•Welfare
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
Rural Professional Hub
The hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
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Milking machine careIn typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read
Milking machine care
In typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read
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Spring managementSpring management focuses on the critical period from calving through to your balance date when feed supply meets demand.
Feed•8 min read
Spring management
Spring management focuses on the critical period from calving through to your balance date when feed supply meets demand.
Feed•8 min read
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Adverse events, Kaikoura earthquakeIn November 2016, North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, its most powerful seismic event in over 150 years. Read how Mark Hislop, a dairy farmer severely impacted by the earthquake, dealt with the damage and the recovery process.
Research•4 min read
Adverse events, Kaikoura earthquake
In November 2016, North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, its most powerful seismic event in over 150 years. Read how Mark Hislop, a dairy farmer severely impacted by the earthquake, dealt with the damage and the recovery process.
Research•4 min read
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Employee leave and break entitlementsLeave is a legal entitlement for employees in New Zealand, covering various types such as annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and breaks.
People•3 min read
Employee leave and break entitlements
Leave is a legal entitlement for employees in New Zealand, covering various types such as annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and breaks.
People•3 min read
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Setting up and grazingEarly preparation of your winter grazing paddocks minimises sediment loss and movement. Use back fences and portable troughs to reduce soil damage by limiting unnecessary cow movement.
Environment•9 min read
Setting up and grazing
Early preparation of your winter grazing paddocks minimises sediment loss and movement. Use back fences and portable troughs to reduce soil damage by limiting unnecessary cow movement.
Environment•9 min read
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Winter crop cultivationWinter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.
Environment•8 min read
Winter crop cultivation
Winter crop cultivation is crucial to your dairy farm's success. Have a detailed plan that includes aspects like paddock slope, critical source areas (CSAs), and buffer zones.
Environment•8 min read
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Seed bed preparationEstablishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.
Feed•2 min read
Seed bed preparation
Establishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.
Feed•2 min read
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Treating lamenessLameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
Treating lameness
Lameness treatment in cows is crucial for quick recovery. This page details how to effectively treat various hoof conditions, such as white line disease, sole bruising, hoof wall cracks, and digital dermatitis.
Animal•2 min read
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Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic useIf you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic use
If you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
