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Search results for "Lameness identification and management"
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Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leaderDairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.
Media releases•19 Jan 2026
•2 min read
Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leaderDairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.
Media releases•19 Jan 2026
•2 min read
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RP Hub feedbackTo keep the RP Hub relevant and useful, we rely on the expertise and experience of people like you. If you’ve spotted something that could work better, have ideas for new content, or want to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you.
RP Hub feedback
To keep the RP Hub relevant and useful, we rely on the expertise and experience of people like you. If you’ve spotted something that could work better, have ideas for new content, or want to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you.
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Reducing nitrogen lossReducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
Reducing nitrogen loss
Reducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
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Employment agreementsAn 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.
People•6 min read
Employment agreements
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.
People•6 min read
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Heat detectionReview your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
Heat detection
Review your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
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Rumination dataHow to interpret rumination data and use daily rumination time for day-to-day decision-making.
Animal•5 min read
Rumination data
How to interpret rumination data and use daily rumination time for day-to-day decision-making.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnershipsAt DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.
Inside Dairy•12 Jan 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnershipsAt DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.
Inside Dairy•12 Jan 2026
•2 min read
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Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk productionUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk production
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a timeTop episode of 2025! Find out how farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson built one of NZ’s best herds. They share the smart choices and tools that helped them reach the top 1% for Breeding Worth. Listen now for tips to improve your herd.
Animal
•19 Dec 2025
•36:19 min
Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time
Top episode of 2025! Find out how farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson built one of NZ’s best herds. They share the smart choices and tools that helped them reach the top 1% for Breeding Worth. Listen now for tips to improve your herd.
Animal
•19 Dec 2025
•36:19 min
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Building farm team capabilityIt’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.
People•2 min read
Building farm team capability
It’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.
People•2 min read
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What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114
What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114
What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
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Healthy Hoof ProgrammeThe Healthy Hoof programme focused on the prevention of lameness. The programme was a simple, stepwise approach to managing lameness on dairy farms caused by physical factors. NZVA now offer their own lameness training.
Support•2 min read
Healthy Hoof Programme
The Healthy Hoof programme focused on the prevention of lameness. The programme was a simple, stepwise approach to managing lameness on dairy farms caused by physical factors. NZVA now offer their own lameness training.
Support•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
