Total results 132
Total results 132
Search results for "Reproductive performance"
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InCalf - Body condition loss in early lactation tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) loss in early lactation, i.e. between calving and mating, and assesses the likely impact of this on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Body condition loss in early lactation tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) loss in early lactation, i.e. between calving and mating, and assesses the likely impact of this on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Length of mating period calculator
This gap calculator tool assesses the impact on herd reproductive performance of extending or reducing the length of the mating period.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Length of mating period calculator
This gap calculator tool assesses the impact on herd reproductive performance of extending or reducing the length of the mating period.
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•Repro and mating
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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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InCalf - Calving pattern tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses your herd’s calving pattern and its impact on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Calving pattern tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses your herd’s calving pattern and its impact on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Bull management practices tool
This is a tool to assess bull management practices on the farm and the risk that they may reduce herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Bull management practices tool
This is a tool to assess bull management practices on the farm and the risk that they may reduce herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Body condition at calving gap calculator
This is an InCalf gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) profile at calving and assesses the likely impact of this difference on herd reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Body condition at calving gap calculator
This is an InCalf gap calculator tool. It measures the difference between the herd’s actual and desired body condition (BCS) profile at calving and assesses the likely impact of this difference on herd reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Repro and mating
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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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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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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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Measuring Breeding Worth PerformanceCow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.
Animal•2 min read
Measuring Breeding Worth Performance
Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.
Animal•2 min read
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Annual performance review
Template for annual performance reivews.
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•Performance management
•Annual performance review
Template for annual performance reivews.
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•Performance management
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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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Performance assessment of a multi-stage treatment system on Warnocks farm
This focus' on the removal of suspended solids, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by the treatment system was assessed.
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•Environment
•Performance assessment of a multi-stage treatment system on Warnocks farm
This focus' on the removal of suspended solids, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by the treatment system was assessed.
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•Environment
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Woodchip denitrification filter performance evaluation
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ.
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•Environment
•Woodchip denitrification filter performance evaluation
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ.
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•Environment
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Performance of a constructed wetland intercepting run-off from a Lichfield dairy farm
Report prepared for DairyNZ by NIWA.
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•Environment
•Performance of a constructed wetland intercepting run-off from a Lichfield dairy farm
Report prepared for DairyNZ by NIWA.
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•Environment
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Technical Series April 2019: N Surplus Shows Performance Article
We’ll look at what N surplus is and how farmers can use it as part of a targeted nitrogen management plan to improve the farm’s performance.
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•Research
•Technical Series April 2019: N Surplus Shows Performance Article
We’ll look at what N surplus is and how farmers can use it as part of a targeted nitrogen management plan to improve the farm’s performance.
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•Research
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Animal database DIGADThe Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
Animal database DIGAD
The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
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Resources for Fertiliser AdvisorsAs a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
Resources for Fertiliser Advisors
As a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
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Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
