Total results 301
Total results 301
Search results for "Measuring herd performance"
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InCalfA 2-day training course on how to use InCalf's innovative resources and tools to help improve the reproductive performance of dairy herds.
Support•3 min read
InCalf
A 2-day training course on how to use InCalf's innovative resources and tools to help improve the reproductive performance of dairy herds.
Support•3 min read
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InCalf reproduction gap calculator
The calculations made with this tool are estimates of the ‘opportunity cost’ of less-than optimal reproductive performance in a specific herd.
Tools & Apps•Repro and mating•InCalf reproduction gap calculator
The calculations made with this tool are estimates of the ‘opportunity cost’ of less-than optimal reproductive performance in a specific herd.
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Inside Dairy: Quality over quantityWith a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.
Inside Dairy•28 Jan 2025
•5 min read
Inside Dairy: Quality over quantityWith a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.
Inside Dairy•28 Jan 2025
•5 min read
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Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120Use autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.
Animal
•18 Mar 2026
•29:54 min
Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn moves | Ep. 120
Use autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.
Animal
•18 Mar 2026
•29:54 min
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Body condition score toolsManaging cow condition is one of the most important jobs on farm for improving reproductive performance. We have a range of useful tools and information to help you assess, track, and manage the BCS of your herd accurately and easily.
Body condition score tools
Managing cow condition is one of the most important jobs on farm for improving reproductive performance. We have a range of useful tools and information to help you assess, track, and manage the BCS of your herd accurately and easily.
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Inside Dairy | Genetic gain drives herd productivity, year by yearHerd-owning sharemilkers Tania and Johno Burrows know that building a more valuable farm system starts with getting the fundamentals right and improving the genetics of their herd with tools that help make the right decisions.
Inside Dairy•28 Aug 2026
•5 min read
Inside Dairy | Genetic gain drives herd productivity, year by yearHerd-owning sharemilkers Tania and Johno Burrows know that building a more valuable farm system starts with getting the fundamentals right and improving the genetics of their herd with tools that help make the right decisions.
Inside Dairy•28 Aug 2026
•5 min read
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Herd management groupsRecording which cows are managed together in herd management groups ensures cows are compared with cows managed under the same conditions. This gives more accurate information for breeding, culling, feeding and long-term herd improvement decisions.
Animal•2 min read
Herd management groups
Recording which cows are managed together in herd management groups ensures cows are compared with cows managed under the same conditions. This gives more accurate information for breeding, culling, feeding and long-term herd improvement decisions.
Animal•2 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 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
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Inside Dairy - People-first leadership lifts performanceWith around 41,000 people working on New Zealand dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - People-first leadership lifts performanceWith around 41,000 people working on New Zealand dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Improving herd reproduction with wearablesWearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
Improving herd reproduction with wearables
Wearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
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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
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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Economic Values update – What it means for your herdIn the December Animal Evaluation (AE) run, NZ Animal Evaluation (a DairyNZ subsidiary) will introduce three key updates that may lead to some re-ranking of bulls.
Media releases•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Economic Values update – What it means for your herdIn the December Animal Evaluation (AE) run, NZ Animal Evaluation (a DairyNZ subsidiary) will introduce three key updates that may lead to some re-ranking of bulls.
Media releases•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Blood BHB and Cow PerformanceA 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.
Research•6 min read
Blood BHB and Cow Performance
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.
Research•6 min read
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Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time | Ep. 101
Want to breed a herd that performs now and into the future? Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson share how they’ve built one of the country’s top herds for BW by applying practical breeding strategies.
Business
•11 Jun 2025
•36:19 min
Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time | Ep. 101
Want to breed a herd that performs now and into the future? Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson share how they’ve built one of the country’s top herds for BW by applying practical breeding strategies.
Business
•11 Jun 2025
•36:19 min
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Industry update to the Dairy Herd Testing StandardDuring the recent industry update to the Dairy Herd Testing Standard, it was agreed that certified testers ensure at least 85% of cows currently lactating and expected to supply a milk sample have their latest calving data recorded at the test event.
Media releases•21 May 2025
•1 min read
Industry update to the Dairy Herd Testing StandardDuring the recent industry update to the Dairy Herd Testing Standard, it was agreed that certified testers ensure at least 85% of cows currently lactating and expected to supply a milk sample have their latest calving data recorded at the test event.
Media releases•21 May 2025
•1 min read
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Improved dairy herd testing standardsA revision of the industry-led Dairy Herd Testing Standard is helping to keep pace with national farming practice changes and technological advances, to better support genetic gain in New Zealand.
Media releases•6 Nov 2024
•1 min read
Improved dairy herd testing standardsA revision of the industry-led Dairy Herd Testing Standard is helping to keep pace with national farming practice changes and technological advances, to better support genetic gain in New Zealand.
Media releases•6 Nov 2024
•1 min read
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Managing conflict, poor performance and misconductConflict in the workplace can undermine staff motivation, reduce on-farm productivity, and affect an employer’s reputation. Learn how to deal with conflict effectively to maintain a good team culture.
People•2 min read
Managing conflict, poor performance and misconduct
Conflict in the workplace can undermine staff motivation, reduce on-farm productivity, and affect an employer’s reputation. Learn how to deal with conflict effectively to maintain a good team culture.
People•2 min read
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Performance managementEffective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
Performance management
Effective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
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Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
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Genetic Trends in the National HerdThe page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.
Animal•2 min read
Genetic Trends in the National Herd
The page tracks genetic trends in the national herd, noting improvements in economically important traits.
Animal•2 min read
