Total results 275
Total results 275
Search results for "Measuring herd performance"
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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.
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•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.
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•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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Resources for Breeding AdvisorsIf you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
Resources for Breeding Advisors
If you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
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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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Resources for Fertiliser AdvisorsAs a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
Resources for Fertiliser Advisors
As a fertiliser advisor, your expertise already drives nutrient planning and paddock performance. This hub supports your broader farm systems knowledge, offering resources to help you confidently advise on feed demand, pasture, and seasonal planning.
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Bovine TuberculosisBovine tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease that threatens herd health and New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries. TB control and eradication is a shared responsibility, led through the TBfree programme managed by OSPRI and supported by DairyNZ.
Biosecurity•1 min read
Bovine Tuberculosis
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease that threatens herd health and New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries. TB control and eradication is a shared responsibility, led through the TBfree programme managed by OSPRI and supported by DairyNZ.
Biosecurity•1 min read
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Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
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Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - More milk, healthier calves, stronger heifersScience shows that giving calves more milk early boosts growth, resilience and first-lactation performance. Autumn calvers can act now, and updated calf-rearing resources are coming soon.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - More milk, healthier calves, stronger heifersScience shows that giving calves more milk early boosts growth, resilience and first-lactation performance. Autumn calvers can act now, and updated calf-rearing resources are coming soon.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Dairy Beef OpportunitiesNew Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.
Research•2 min read
Dairy Beef Opportunities
New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.
Research•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - New dry cow advice supports selective useMatching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
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Inside Dairy - New dry cow advice supports selective useMatching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Plantain Case Study - High profit, low nitrogen leachingA Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
Plantain Case Study - High profit, low nitrogen leaching
A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
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DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
