Total results 243
Total results 243
Search results for "Cow nutrition"
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Dry Cow StrategiesAt the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period to allow udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate. The recommendation is that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•2 min read
Dry Cow Strategies
At the end of lactation, dairy cows require a dry period to allow udder tissue to repair and rejuvenate. The recommendation is that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•2 min read
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Administering dry cow treatmentsIt is recommended that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•1 min read
Administering dry cow treatments
It is recommended that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•1 min read
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Managing sick cowsThe sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Managing sick cows
The sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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Better Genetics for Cow LongevityDairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.
Research•2 min read
Better Genetics for Cow Longevity
DairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.
Research•2 min read
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Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfareThe National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfare
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
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Cow Reproduction and Mating OverviewDairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
Cow Reproduction and Mating Overview
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Animal•3 min read
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Feeding supplements to dry cows for BCS gain
Table to Calculate Value of Feeding Supplements to Dry Cows for Condition Score (BCS) Gain
Tools & Apps•Feed•Feeding supplements to dry cows for BCS gain
Table to Calculate Value of Feeding Supplements to Dry Cows for Condition Score (BCS) Gain
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Cow Reproduction and Mating
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Cow Reproduction and Mating
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
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Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)
Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
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Breeding the cow of the future | Ep. 14When it comes to breeding decisions, which animal traits matter the most to Kiwi dairy farmers? Should environmental traits should be part of the Breeding Worth index?
Animal
•01 Nov 2021
•31:43 min
Breeding the cow of the future | Ep. 14
When it comes to breeding decisions, which animal traits matter the most to Kiwi dairy farmers? Should environmental traits should be part of the Breeding Worth index?
Animal
•01 Nov 2021
•31:43 min
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Feeding Cows in Spring
This booklet contains answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring. It is a resource to help farmers make profitable and sustainable feed management decisions on pasture-based farms and has been developed within the FeedRight programme led by DairyNZ’s Dr Jane Kay.
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•Feed
•Feeding Cows in Spring
This booklet contains answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring. It is a resource to help farmers make profitable and sustainable feed management decisions on pasture-based farms and has been developed within the FeedRight programme led by DairyNZ’s Dr Jane Kay.
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•Feed
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Decide dry cow management strategy - Smartsamm Technote 14
Decide dry cow management strategy
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•Mastitis
•Decide dry cow management strategy - Smartsamm Technote 14
Decide dry cow management strategy
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•Mastitis
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InCalf - Individual cow calving health tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the numbers of cows affected by common health problems at and after calving and their impact on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Individual cow calving health tool
This is a gap calculator tool. It assesses the numbers of cows affected by common health problems at and after calving and their impact on herd reproductive performance.
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•Repro and mating
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DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Managing cows during winter grazing poster
If there is prolonged wet weather and your cows are on crop or grass, here are some options to improve conditions.
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•Environment
•Managing cows during winter grazing poster
If there is prolonged wet weather and your cows are on crop or grass, here are some options to improve conditions.
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•Environment
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Caring for cows in transit
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
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•Welfare
•Caring for cows in transit
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
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•Welfare
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Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Nutrition of milk
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•Quickfacts
•Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Nutrition of milk
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•Quickfacts
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The View From The Cow Shed 2021
This election DairyNZ have surveyed dairy farmers to better understand the issues that are impacting on their wellbeing.
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•Dairy Sector
•The View From The Cow Shed 2021
This election DairyNZ have surveyed dairy farmers to better understand the issues that are impacting on their wellbeing.
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•Dairy Sector
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Transitioning Cows on to Winter Crops
A guide to efficiently transition cows onto winter crop for profitable winter grazing and targeted body condition score (BCS).
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•Nutrition
•Transitioning Cows on to Winter Crops
A guide to efficiently transition cows onto winter crop for profitable winter grazing and targeted body condition score (BCS).
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•Nutrition
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The View From The Cow Shed 2020
This election DairyNZ have surveyed dairy farmers to better understand the issues that are impacting on their wellbeing.
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•Dairy Sector
•The View From The Cow Shed 2020
This election DairyNZ have surveyed dairy farmers to better understand the issues that are impacting on their wellbeing.
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•Dairy Sector
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