Total results 301
Total results 301
Search results for "Measuring herd performance"
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Economics of Reproductive Performance Print Version
Compare your level of overall performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing opertaing profit through improved reproductive performance.
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•Breeding decisions
•Economics of Reproductive Performance Print Version
Compare your level of overall performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing opertaing profit through improved reproductive performance.
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•Breeding decisions
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Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
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•Feed
•Effect of pre-graze mowing on cow and pasture performance
Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance
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•Feed
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Economics of Reproductive Performance Tool
Compare your level of overall performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing opertaing profit through improved reproductive performance.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•Economics of Reproductive Performance Tool
Compare your level of overall performance to targets and estimates the scope for increasing opertaing profit through improved reproductive performance.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
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Converting Single Sample Herd Test Production to 24 Hour Equivalent Production
Methodology for single milk sample
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•Milking
•Converting Single Sample Herd Test Production to 24 Hour Equivalent Production
Methodology for single milk sample
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•Milking
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Performance assessment of a multi-stage treatment system on Warnocks farm
This focus' on the removal of suspended solids, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by the treatment system was assessed.
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•Environment
•Performance assessment of a multi-stage treatment system on Warnocks farm
This focus' on the removal of suspended solids, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) by the treatment system was assessed.
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•Environment
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Woodchip denitrification filter performance evaluation
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ.
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•Environment
•Woodchip denitrification filter performance evaluation
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ.
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•Environment
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Performance of a constructed wetland intercepting run-off from a Lichfield dairy farm
Report prepared for DairyNZ by NIWA.
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•Environment
•Performance of a constructed wetland intercepting run-off from a Lichfield dairy farm
Report prepared for DairyNZ by NIWA.
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•Environment
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Quickstart Recruitment Kit - Herd Manager
The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff.
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•Onboarding
•Quickstart Recruitment Kit - Herd Manager

The QuickStart recruitment kit is a simple starting point for farmers when employing staff.
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•Onboarding
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Reproductive Performance Of Cows Milked Once A Day
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Milking
•Reproductive Performance Of Cows Milked Once A Day
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Milking
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Nature article on split gas approach to measuring and reporting
Indicate separate contributions of long-lived and short-lived greenhouse gases in emission targets
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•Regulations
•Nature article on split gas approach to measuring and reporting
Indicate separate contributions of long-lived and short-lived greenhouse gases in emission targets
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•Regulations
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Technical Series April 2019: N Surplus Shows Performance Article
We’ll look at what N surplus is and how farmers can use it as part of a targeted nitrogen management plan to improve the farm’s performance.
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•Research
•Technical Series April 2019: N Surplus Shows Performance Article
We’ll look at what N surplus is and how farmers can use it as part of a targeted nitrogen management plan to improve the farm’s performance.
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•Research
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Smartsamm Guideline 23 - Sign on for herd testing
Sign on for herd testing
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 23 - Sign on for herd testing

Sign on for herd testing
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•Mastitis
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Animal database DIGADThe Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
Animal database DIGAD

The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
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Inside Dairy | Why ponds need wetlandsPonds can improve the performance and life span of a constructed wetland when placed at the start of the system.
Inside Dairy•24 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Why ponds need wetlands
Ponds can improve the performance and life span of a constructed wetland when placed at the start of the system.
Inside Dairy•24 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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Beef-on-dairyUsing beef genetics can create more options for calves not needed as dairy replacements. Successful beef-on-dairy systems balance calving ease, beef performance and farm goals.
Animal•3 min read
Beef-on-dairy

Using beef genetics can create more options for calves not needed as dairy replacements. Successful beef-on-dairy systems balance calving ease, beef performance and farm goals.
Animal•3 min read
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In 10 | The next phase of Forage Value Index researchJanet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.
Feed
•14 Aug 2026
•12:29 min
In 10 | The next phase of Forage Value Index research

Janet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.
Feed
•14 Aug 2026
•12:29 min
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Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study

A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
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Foot-and-mouth disease travel risk and simple biosecurity tips | Ep. 130Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.
Biosecurity
•05 Aug 2026
•31:49 min
Foot-and-mouth disease travel risk and simple biosecurity tips | Ep. 130

Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.
Biosecurity
•05 Aug 2026
•31:49 min
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Animal movementsMoving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
Animal movements

Moving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
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Milking machine careIn typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read
Milking machine care

In typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read