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.

In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how?

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.

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Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.

An employment agreement defines the rules of the working relationship between the employee and the farm owner/manager on a dairy farm. It must be in writing, and the employer is responsible for arranging it.

Turnips are a brassica root crop used in dairy farming to bridge summer feed gaps and boost milk production. They can be planted from spring to winter, depending on the variety.

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.

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In our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.

The transition period in a dairy cow's life, spanning three weeks pre and post-calving, is crucial. During this time, your cows shift from late pregnancy to lactation.

If you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.