Total results 356
Total results 356
Search results for "Animal research"
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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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Healthy Hoof Programme Farm Diagnosis and Action Plan Template
Vets can use this template for a Healthy Hoof programme farm diagnosis and action plan
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•Lameness
•Healthy Hoof Programme Farm Diagnosis and Action Plan Template

Vets can use this template for a Healthy Hoof programme farm diagnosis and action plan
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•Lameness
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Description of Method to Estimate Reliability
Research paper for the method developed for calculating approximate reliability for national systems of evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•Description of Method to Estimate Reliability
Research paper for the method developed for calculating approximate reliability for national systems of evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching Monitor Farm Report
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching end of research final report.
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•Environment
•Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching Monitor Farm Report
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching end of research final report.
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•Environment
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Field Anaemia Nearest Indicator (FANI) Card
Field guide on how to identify anaemia in cattle.
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•Health
•Field Anaemia Nearest Indicator (FANI) Card

Field guide on how to identify anaemia in cattle.
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•Health
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Steps to Managing Facial Eczema Using Zinc
Use these 7 steps to manage facial eczema using zinc.
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•Health
•Steps to Managing Facial Eczema Using Zinc

Use these 7 steps to manage facial eczema using zinc.
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•Health
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Facial Eczema Management Guide
The facial eczema prevention management protocol details a list of steps farmers need to take if they are managing facial eczema through the use of zinc or fungicides.
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•Health
•Facial Eczema Management Guide

The facial eczema prevention management protocol details a list of steps farmers need to take if they are managing facial eczema through the use of zinc or fungicides.
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•Health
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Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
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•Feed
•Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
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•Feed
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Value of Feeding Supplements to Dry Cows for Body Condition Score Gain Calculator
A table to calculate the value of feeding supplements to dry cows for body condition score (BCS) gain.
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•Body condition score
•Value of Feeding Supplements to Dry Cows for Body Condition Score Gain Calculator

A table to calculate the value of feeding supplements to dry cows for body condition score (BCS) gain.
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•Body condition score
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Caring For Damaged Tails Poster
This quick visual guide to caring for damaged tails shows you the steps you need to take if you see a newly damaged tail.
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•Welfare
•Caring For Damaged Tails Poster

This quick visual guide to caring for damaged tails shows you the steps you need to take if you see a newly damaged tail.
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•Welfare
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Benchmarking Genetic Progress Across Dairy Industries in the Eras Before and During Genomics
This report compares genetic trends from the dairy industries of Europe, North America, and Oceania using data either publicly available or supplied by the breeding organizations of the countries concerned.
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•Breeding decisions
•Benchmarking Genetic Progress Across Dairy Industries in the Eras Before and During Genomics

This report compares genetic trends from the dairy industries of Europe, North America, and Oceania using data either publicly available or supplied by the breeding organizations of the countries concerned.
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•Breeding decisions
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A Better Breeding Worth for Dairy Farmers Consultation Document
The proposed operating model for a better Breeding Worth system with genomics in 2024.
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•Breeding decisions
•A Better Breeding Worth for Dairy Farmers Consultation Document

The proposed operating model for a better Breeding Worth system with genomics in 2024.
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•Breeding decisions
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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 Score Assessor Certification Programme - Code of Practice
This Code of Practice (CoP) documents the body condition score (BCS) assessor certification programme processes and the professional practice expectations of those certified under the programme.
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Score Assessor Certification Programme - Code of Practice

This Code of Practice (CoP) documents the body condition score (BCS) assessor certification programme processes and the professional practice expectations of those certified under the programme.
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•Body condition score
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DIGAD Core Database Fields
List of core data fields for the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD)
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Core Database Fields

List of core data fields for the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD)
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•Breeding decisions
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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Brochure
Use this brochure for more information and steps to control bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
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•Health
•Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Brochure

Use this brochure for more information and steps to control bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
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•Health
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Calving Intervention Guide
A decision tree on when to get help for a cow that is calving
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•Health
•Calving Intervention Guide

A decision tree on when to get help for a cow that is calving
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•Health
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Johne's Disease Management
This guide provides risk management tools to combat Johne’s Disease and protect against the spread of Johne’s infection in the herd.
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•Health
•Johne's Disease Management

This guide provides risk management tools to combat Johne’s Disease and protect against the spread of Johne’s infection in the herd.
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•Health
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New Zealand Dairy Core Database Access Panel Application Form
This application form is to be used to request the supply of specific core data only from the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database.
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•Breeding decisions
•New Zealand Dairy Core Database Access Panel Application Form

This application form is to be used to request the supply of specific core data only from the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database.
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•Breeding decisions
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A Better BW for the New Zealand Dairy Sector Consultation Discussion Document
The information gathered will help direct decisions around the future of Breeding Worth evaluations for the New Zealand dairy herd.
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•Breeding decisions
•A Better BW for the New Zealand Dairy Sector Consultation Discussion Document

The information gathered will help direct decisions around the future of Breeding Worth evaluations for the New Zealand dairy herd.
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•Breeding decisions
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