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Total results 62
Search results for "condition scoring"
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Dairy production stable despite climate conditionsDairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Dairy production stable despite climate conditionsDairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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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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Lameness scoring poster
A farmer's guide to lameness scoring
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•Lameness
•Lameness scoring poster
A farmer's guide to lameness scoring
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•Lameness
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Managing feed through heavy snow conditions
Here is some key information which will help you manage feed through tough winter weather
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•Feed
•Managing feed through heavy snow conditions
Here is some key information which will help you manage feed through tough winter weather
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•Feed
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Body Condition Score (BCS) Dry-Off Calculator
Use this tool to calculate dry-off date to reach body condition score (BCS) targets at calving.
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Score (BCS) Dry-Off Calculator
Use this tool to calculate dry-off date to reach body condition score (BCS) targets at calving.
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•Body condition score
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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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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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Body Condition Score (BCS) Recording Chart
An easy-to-use chart to keep track when Body Condition Scoring
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Score (BCS) Recording Chart
An easy-to-use chart to keep track when Body Condition Scoring
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•Body condition score
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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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FeedRight Module 30 - Achieve body condition score (BCS) targets at calving (dry period)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
•FeedRight Module 30 - Achieve body condition score (BCS) targets at calving (dry period)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
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FeedRight Module 27 - Measure and monitor body condition score (BCS) (late lactation)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
•FeedRight Module 27 - Measure and monitor body condition score (BCS) (late lactation)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
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Finding the right role for youAn intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
Finding the right role for you
An intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 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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Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trialsAs part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trials
As part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
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Plan ahead for El NinoUnderstand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
Plan ahead for El Nino
Understand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
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Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118
Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
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Breeding Worth updates reflect evolving farm economics and milk payment structuresNew Zealand Animal Evaluation has completed its annual update of Economic Values (EVs) as part of the December 2025 Animal Evaluation run.
Media releases•26 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Breeding Worth updates reflect evolving farm economics and milk payment structuresNew Zealand Animal Evaluation has completed its annual update of Economic Values (EVs) as part of the December 2025 Animal Evaluation run.
Media releases•26 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Identifying lame cowsLameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
Identifying lame cows
Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
