Total results 364
Total results 364
Search results for "Animal research"
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Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
Resources
•Environment
•Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
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•Environment
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Pest animals (Waterway Technote)
Animal pests can cause havoc on your farm, ruin your planting and cause major problems in and around waterways.
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•Environment
•Pest animals (Waterway Technote)
Animal pests can cause havoc on your farm, ruin your planting and cause major problems in and around waterways.
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•Environment
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Animal Welfare (Painful Husbandry Procedures) - Code of Welfare 2005
This code covers all painful husbandry procedures and provides specific information for castration, tail docking, and disbudding and dehorning.
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•Welfare
•Animal Welfare (Painful Husbandry Procedures) - Code of Welfare 2005
This code covers all painful husbandry procedures and provides specific information for castration, tail docking, and disbudding and dehorning.
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•Welfare
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Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) Terms Agreed
DairyNZ and LIC formal agreement setting out the terms of the transfer of the Core Database.
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•Breeding decisions
•Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) Terms Agreed
DairyNZ and LIC formal agreement setting out the terms of the transfer of the Core Database.
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•Breeding decisions
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Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) Review Summary 2012
Summary of a review carried out in 2012 on the New Zealand Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD).
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•Breeding decisions
•Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) Review Summary 2012
Summary of a review carried out in 2012 on the New Zealand Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD).
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•Breeding decisions
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Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
•Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
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Submission to the National Animal Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill (No. 2) (28 August 2019)
DairyNZ submission to the primary production select committee on the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) amendment Bill in 2019
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•Regulations
•Submission to the National Animal Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill (No. 2) (28 August 2019)
DairyNZ submission to the primary production select committee on the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) amendment Bill in 2019
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•Regulations
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DairyNZ internship opens doors for aspiring Māori researchersDairyNZ is inviting applications for its Māori Internship programme, offering rangatahi Māori the chance to gain paid, hands-on experience and explore meaningful careers in New Zealand's dairy sector.
Media releases•14 Sep 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ internship opens doors for aspiring Māori researchersDairyNZ is inviting applications for its Māori Internship programme, offering rangatahi Māori the chance to gain paid, hands-on experience and explore meaningful careers in New Zealand's dairy sector.
Media releases•14 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
Rural Professional Hub
The hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
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Inside Dairy | DairyNZ’s DAiSY takes you one step furtherOther AI chat tools can be helpful for quick orientation and clear summaries, but when you need advice tailored to New Zealand farming conditions, access to a trusted, research-led source of information is essential.
Inside Dairy•22 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | DairyNZ’s DAiSY takes you one step furtherOther AI chat tools can be helpful for quick orientation and clear summaries, but when you need advice tailored to New Zealand farming conditions, access to a trusted, research-led source of information is essential.
Inside Dairy•22 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy | Unlocking new dairy beef opportunitiesFurther research into extended lactation systems and mating strategies aims to give dairy farmers more options to increase the proportion of calves suited to beef production.
Inside Dairy•18 Sep 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy | Unlocking new dairy beef opportunitiesFurther research into extended lactation systems and mating strategies aims to give dairy farmers more options to increase the proportion of calves suited to beef production.
Inside Dairy•18 Sep 2026
•3 min read
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Forage Value IndexDairyNZ and the Plant Breeding Research Association (PBRA) are committed to working together to understand the root causes of the FVI validation trial result, and to relaunch a revised FVI.
Research•8 min read
Forage Value Index
DairyNZ and the Plant Breeding Research Association (PBRA) are committed to working together to understand the root causes of the FVI validation trial result, and to relaunch a revised FVI.
Research•8 min read
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Inside Dairy | Testing more resilient pastures on-farmFarms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems.
Inside Dairy•25 Aug 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Testing more resilient pastures on-farmFarms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems.
Inside Dairy•25 Aug 2026
•2 min read
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DairyNZ's priorities for the next GovernmentAhead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
DairyNZ's priorities for the next Government
Ahead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
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Mastitis basicsMastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis basics
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
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Plan ahead for El NiñoUnderstand 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 Niño
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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Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126
Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
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Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
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WetlandsProtecting, restoring and creating wetlands on farm can help improve water quality, reduce the impact of floods, and create habitat for native plants and animals.
Environment•3 min read
Wetlands
Protecting, restoring and creating wetlands on farm can help improve water quality, reduce the impact of floods, and create habitat for native plants and animals.
Environment•3 min read
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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
