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Total results 1011
Search results for "Lameness identification and management"
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Pasture assessmentRegular pasture assessment on your dairy farm helps you manage your feed, plan grazing, and detect surpluses or deficits in pasture.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture assessment
Regular pasture assessment on your dairy farm helps you manage your feed, plan grazing, and detect surpluses or deficits in pasture.
Feed•3 min read
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Average pasture coverAverage pasture cover is the measure of the quantity of pasture on the farm. Having average pasture cover targets for the farm at key times of the year is important for managing pasture supply and demand.
Feed•6 min read
Average pasture cover
Average pasture cover is the measure of the quantity of pasture on the farm. Having average pasture cover targets for the farm at key times of the year is important for managing pasture supply and demand.
Feed•6 min read
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Pasture allocationThe purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture allocation
The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
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Gene technologiesThe Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.
Regulation•4 min read
Gene technologies
The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.
Regulation•4 min read
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No place like home for dairy sector scientistsOn the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to published DairyNZ scientist, Dr Lucy Hall about the vital contributions women and girls make to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Media releases•11 Feb 2025
•2 min read
No place like home for dairy sector scientistsOn the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to published DairyNZ scientist, Dr Lucy Hall about the vital contributions women and girls make to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Media releases•11 Feb 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Your on-farm early-warning systemComparing your operation with similar farms through DairyBase will help to identify necessary system tweaks before they show up on the bottom line. That was the experience of Horsham Downs sharemilkers Danielle and Bevan Cornelius.
Inside Dairy•7 Feb 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Your on-farm early-warning systemComparing your operation with similar farms through DairyBase will help to identify necessary system tweaks before they show up on the bottom line. That was the experience of Horsham Downs sharemilkers Danielle and Bevan Cornelius.
Inside Dairy•7 Feb 2025
•2 min read
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Writing a local council submissionSubmissions are a great way for farmers to have their say and get involved. This page explains the 5 stages of the consultation process, how to write a submission to a local authority, and where to get support.
Regulation•5 min read
Writing a local council submission
Submissions are a great way for farmers to have their say and get involved. This page explains the 5 stages of the consultation process, how to write a submission to a local authority, and where to get support.
Regulation•5 min read
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Agricultural IntensificationThe national agricultural intensification rules were revoked on 1 January 2025 and are no longer relevant.
Regulation•1 min read
Agricultural Intensification
The national agricultural intensification rules were revoked on 1 January 2025 and are no longer relevant.
Regulation•1 min read
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Help shape dairy's future: DairyNZ seeking associate directorThe opportunity to gain further governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector is available, with applications for DairyNZ’s associate director position now open.
Media releases•28 Jan 2025
•2 min read
Help shape dairy's future: DairyNZ seeking associate directorThe opportunity to gain further governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector is available, with applications for DairyNZ’s associate director position now open.
Media releases•28 Jan 2025
•2 min read
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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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History of your levy investmentSince 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
History of your levy investment
Since 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
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Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episodeIn this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.
Business
•22 Jan 2025
•12:10 min
Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode
In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.
Business
•22 Jan 2025
•12:10 min
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LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting humans and most mammals. It is a significant human health risk causing flu-like symptoms or severe ongoing illness.
Animal•3 min read
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting humans and most mammals. It is a significant human health risk causing flu-like symptoms or severe ongoing illness.
Animal•3 min read
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CerealsCereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.
Feed•2 min read
Cereals
Cereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.
Feed•2 min read
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Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode
In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.
People
•23 Dec 2024
•11:24 min
Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode
In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.
People
•23 Dec 2024
•11:24 min
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Opportunity for more integration crucial for biosecurity says DairyNZDairyNZ is calling for a more integrated and sustainably funded biosecurity system as part of changes to the Biosecurity Act 1993.
Media releases•16 Dec 2024
•1 min read
Opportunity for more integration crucial for biosecurity says DairyNZDairyNZ is calling for a more integrated and sustainably funded biosecurity system as part of changes to the Biosecurity Act 1993.
Media releases•16 Dec 2024
•1 min read
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Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91
What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.
Feed
•11 Dec 2024
•31:01 min
Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91
What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.
Feed
•11 Dec 2024
•31:01 min
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NZ Animal Evaluation updates better support genetic gainGenetic gain has been a key driver of success in the New Zealand dairy sector, and NZ Animal Evaluation, a DairyNZ subsidiary, aims to see that continue.
Media releases•3 Dec 2024
•1 min read
NZ Animal Evaluation updates better support genetic gainGenetic gain has been a key driver of success in the New Zealand dairy sector, and NZ Animal Evaluation, a DairyNZ subsidiary, aims to see that continue.
Media releases•3 Dec 2024
•1 min read
