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Search results for "Transition cows"
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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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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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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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Individualised supplementation of grazing cows - how does it stack up?
Individualised supplementation of grazing cows - how does it stack up?
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•Research
•Individualised supplementation of grazing cows - how does it stack up?
Individualised supplementation of grazing cows - how does it stack up?
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Swede Associated Toxicity in Dairy Cattle During Winter 2014
An overview of Swede associated toxicity in dairy cattle during winter 2014.
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•Feed
•Swede Associated Toxicity in Dairy Cattle During Winter 2014
An overview of Swede associated toxicity in dairy cattle during winter 2014.
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•Feed
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Succession planning transition readiness assessment
How well are you facing the future of your family business? Take a few minutes to assess your readiness by completing this assessment.
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•Business
•Succession planning transition readiness assessment
How well are you facing the future of your family business? Take a few minutes to assess your readiness by completing this assessment.
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NZAEL Criteria for Sire, Cow and Herd Statistics
This document outlines the criteria for sires, cows, and herds to be included in NZAEL data
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•Breeding decisions
•NZAEL Criteria for Sire, Cow and Herd Statistics
This document outlines the criteria for sires, cows, and herds to be included in NZAEL data
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•Breeding decisions
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Minimising the risks from Mycoplasma bovis at cattle shows and events
What exhibitors and show organisers can do to minimise the risks from Mycoplasma bovis at cattle shows and events.
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•Biosecurity
•Minimising the risks from Mycoplasma bovis at cattle shows and events
What exhibitors and show organisers can do to minimise the risks from Mycoplasma bovis at cattle shows and events.
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•Biosecurity
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Management Guidelines Loose Housed Soft Bedding Shelter For Wintering Dairy Cows
Minimising the moisture content of barn bedding is important both in terms of cost and animal welfare.
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•Infrastructure
•Management Guidelines Loose Housed Soft Bedding Shelter For Wintering Dairy Cows
Minimising the moisture content of barn bedding is important both in terms of cost and animal welfare.
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•Infrastructure
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Making The Right Decision For Cull Cows
Decision tree to help make the right decision for cull cows before transporting
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•Welfare
•Making The Right Decision For Cull Cows
Decision tree to help make the right decision for cull cows before transporting
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•Welfare
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Improving Cow Fertility and Lifetime Productivity article
Some key outcomes of major research programme is investigating management and genetic solutions to improve cow fertility, health and longevity.
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•Repro and mating
•Improving Cow Fertility and Lifetime Productivity article
Some key outcomes of major research programme is investigating management and genetic solutions to improve cow fertility, health and longevity.
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•Repro and mating
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Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
One page advice for farmers feeding swedes to dairy cows.
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•Feed
•Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
One page advice for farmers feeding swedes to dairy cows.
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Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
A guide to feeding swedes to dairy cattle
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•Feed
•Feeding Swedes to Dairy Cows
A guide to feeding swedes to dairy cattle
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