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  • Group of cows looking at the camera
    New Traits To Improve Genetic Merit For Fertility

    The Fertility Breeding Value (BV) has led to gradual improvements in genetic merit for fertility. Under 'Pillars of New Dairy System', we aim to increase the accuracy of the Fertility BV to accelerate genetic improvement in fertility.

    Research

    2 min read

    New Traits To Improve Genetic Merit For Fertility

    Group of cows looking at the camera

    The Fertility Breeding Value (BV) has led to gradual improvements in genetic merit for fertility. Under 'Pillars of New Dairy System', we aim to increase the accuracy of the Fertility BV to accelerate genetic improvement in fertility.

    Research

    2 min read

  • A wide shot of a dairy farm with cows
    Modelling Environmental Farm System Change

    We know there is no 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to achieving improved environmental outcomes, so we have partnered with four farms across the region to better understand their environmental and financial performance and identify.

    Research

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    Modelling Environmental Farm System Change

    A wide shot of a dairy farm with cows

    We know there is no 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to achieving improved environmental outcomes, so we have partnered with four farms across the region to better understand their environmental and financial performance and identify.

    Research

    1 min read

  • A group of calves standing
    Fertility BV Animal Model

    To test the robustness of the current Fertility Breeding Value (BV) and identify new measures of fertility, we generated a unique herd of heifer calves that had a 10-point difference in their Fertility BV (-5% vs +5%).

    Research

    7 min read

    Fertility BV Animal Model

    A group of calves standing

    To test the robustness of the current Fertility Breeding Value (BV) and identify new measures of fertility, we generated a unique herd of heifer calves that had a 10-point difference in their Fertility BV (-5% vs +5%).

    Research

    7 min read

  • A cow with an ear tag looking at the camera
    Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After Breeding

    The average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.

    Research

    3 min read

    Pregnancy Losses In The First Week After Breeding

    A cow with an ear tag looking at the camera

    The average first-service conception rate to insemination is about 54% in NZ herds.

    Research

    3 min read

  • A group of cows in an open field
    Setting Up a Fertile Herd

    DairyNZ-led research confirms the Fertility Breeding Value (BV) may contribute more to reproductive performance than originally thought. DairyNZ’s Samantha Tennent explains how to apply the findings on-farm.

    Research

    2 min read

    Setting Up a Fertile Herd

    A group of cows in an open field

    DairyNZ-led research confirms the Fertility Breeding Value (BV) may contribute more to reproductive performance than originally thought. DairyNZ’s Samantha Tennent explains how to apply the findings on-farm.

    Research

    2 min read

  • A black cow in a field
    Endometritis Reduces In Calf Rates

    Endometritis is an infection or inflammation of the uterus that persists beyond the third week after calving.

    Research

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    Endometritis Reduces In Calf Rates

    A black cow in a field

    Endometritis is an infection or inflammation of the uterus that persists beyond the third week after calving.

    Research

    4 min read

  • A beautiful landscape in a dairy farm
    Pillars of a New Dairy System

    The Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.

    Research

    2 min read

    Pillars of a New Dairy System

    A beautiful landscape in a dairy farm

    The Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.

    Research

    2 min read

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    Farmer-led groups

    Talk to experts, other farmers and people you trust.

    Farmer-led groups

    Marc Jones George Moss ID Apr 19 DC00013728 29

    Talk to experts, other farmers and people you trust.

  • Man using a hammer to work on a fence
    Training

    Delivered by DairyNZ experts or our preferred partners, workshops and programmes are designed for all levels and across a variety of topics to grow your skill and knowledge.

    Training

    Man using a hammer to work on a fence

    Delivered by DairyNZ experts or our preferred partners, workshops and programmes are designed for all levels and across a variety of topics to grow your skill and knowledge.

  • Three people are walking
    Advocacy

    DairyNZ is working to make sure dairy farmer voices are heard. Find out more and read DairyNZ submissions on New Zealand government bills here.

    Advocacy

    Three people are walking

    DairyNZ is working to make sure dairy farmer voices are heard. Find out more and read DairyNZ submissions on New Zealand government bills here.

  • DairyNZ Chief Science Advisor Bruce Thorrold presenting to dairy farmers at a recent Farmers Forum event
    Regulation

    We use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.

    Regulation

    DairyNZ Chief Science Advisor Bruce Thorrold presenting to dairy farmers at a recent Farmers Forum event

    We use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.

  • A group of woman and men standing
    Regional Projects

    DairyNZ works with farmers to improve productivity, resource use efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

    Regional Projects

    A group of woman and men standing

    DairyNZ works with farmers to improve productivity, resource use efficiency, sustainability and profitability.

  • A DairyNZ research farm technician standing in a paddock holding a bag of plantain
    Research Farms

    DairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.

    Research Farms

    A DairyNZ research farm technician standing in a paddock holding a bag of plantain

    DairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.

  • Two DairyNZ researchers in a grass paddock using a rising plate meter and recording results.
    Science Projects

    DairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.

    Science Projects

    Two DairyNZ researchers in a grass paddock using a rising plate meter and recording results.

    DairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.

  • Tararua Manawatu Plantain
    Case Studies

    Want to see how the top operators are managing their farms? This section covers case studies for budgeting, milking, environmental impacts, and animal management.

    Case Studies

    Tararua Manawatu Plantain

    Want to see how the top operators are managing their farms? This section covers case studies for budgeting, milking, environmental impacts, and animal management.

  • Regionally Resilient
    DairyNZ Research

    Co-developed with farmers and a range of partners, the solutions we develop are built to work on New Zealand pasture-based dairy farms and help increase profitability and sustainability.

    DairyNZ Research

    Regionally Resilient

    Co-developed with farmers and a range of partners, the solutions we develop are built to work on New Zealand pasture-based dairy farms and help increase profitability and sustainability.

  • A dairy farmer in a 4 wheel drive vehicle, driving down a farm track lined with trees on a sunny day.
    News

    The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

    News

    A dairy farmer in a 4 wheel drive vehicle, driving down a farm track lined with trees on a sunny day.

    The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

  • Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence
    Biosecurity support

    Get the latest advice and find out about ways to manage biosecurity on your farm.

    Biosecurity support

    Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence

    Get the latest advice and find out about ways to manage biosecurity on your farm.

  • Close-up of dairy cows in a paddock.
    Biosecurity

    Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.

    Biosecurity

    Close-up of dairy cows in a paddock.

    Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.

  • Track Good Surface Camber POD
    Tracks

    This section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.

    Tracks

    Track Good Surface Camber POD

    This section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.