Total results 132
Total results 132
Search results for "Reproductive performance"
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Planning OverviewWhy plan? Planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies, and ensures that you are achieving the best results.
Business•1 min read
Planning Overview
Why plan? Planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies, and ensures that you are achieving the best results.
Business•1 min read
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PlanningWhy plan? As a business owner planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies for your business to ensure you are achieving the best results.
Planning
Why plan? As a business owner planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies for your business to ensure you are achieving the best results.
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DairyNZ QuickPlan - for farm owners and sharemilkers
This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.
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•Planning
•DairyNZ QuickPlan - for farm owners and sharemilkers
This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.
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•Planning
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Pre Graze and Pasture Perfomance Poster
An overview of results from the research trial: Effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance.
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•Feed
•Pre Graze and Pasture Perfomance Poster
An overview of results from the research trial: Effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance.
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•Feed
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Starch Based Supplements and ReproductionA large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
Starch Based Supplements and Reproduction
A large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
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InCalf - Reproduction calendar
A calendar of relevant seasonal messages linking to different parts of the ‘herd fertility cake’.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Reproduction calendar
A calendar of relevant seasonal messages linking to different parts of the ‘herd fertility cake’.
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•Repro and mating
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FeedRight Module 20 - Achieve reproduction targets (early lactation)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
•FeedRight Module 20 - Achieve reproduction targets (early lactation)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
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New research gives cows a fertility boostOn New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
New research gives cows a fertility boostOn New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
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BVD VirusBovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.
Animal•2 min read
BVD Virus
Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.
Animal•2 min read
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ProteinProteins are essential for many metabolic functions in dairy cows, including growth, lactation, and reproduction. This page explains that the protein in feed, known as crude protein (CP), is calculated based on the feed's nitrogen content.
Animal•2 min read
Protein
Proteins are essential for many metabolic functions in dairy cows, including growth, lactation, and reproduction. This page explains that the protein in feed, known as crude protein (CP), is calculated based on the feed's nitrogen content.
Animal•2 min read
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Heat detectionReview your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
Heat detection
Review your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
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Automated heat detectionAutomated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
Automated heat detection
Automated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
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Extending AB PeriodChanging mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.
Animal•3 min read
Extending AB Period
Changing mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.
Animal•3 min read
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Using Heat Detection AidsUsing heat detection aids efficiently will help ensure a successful mating period on your dairy farm. There are different heat detection aids for cows, including tail paint, heat mount detectors, electronic heat detection, and vasectomised bulls.
Animal•8 min read
Using Heat Detection Aids
Using heat detection aids efficiently will help ensure a successful mating period on your dairy farm. There are different heat detection aids for cows, including tail paint, heat mount detectors, electronic heat detection, and vasectomised bulls.
Animal•8 min read
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Pregnancy testingPregnancy testing is key in managing your dairy herd. It tells you which cows are pregnant and their conception time, which helps you to plan effectively.
Animal•3 min read
Pregnancy testing
Pregnancy testing is key in managing your dairy herd. It tells you which cows are pregnant and their conception time, which helps you to plan effectively.
Animal•3 min read
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Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
Choosing the best genetics for your herd | Ep. 75
When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Animal
•01 May 2024
•27:05 min
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InCalf - Economic benefit model
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Economic benefit model
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Fertility focus user guide
This guide explains how Fertility Focus Report results are calculated and should be interpreted.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Fertility focus user guide
This guide explains how Fertility Focus Report results are calculated and should be interpreted.
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•Repro and mating
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Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108
Dr Lucy Hall and Brian Dela Rue share insights on how time is used on-farm from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies. Hear practical ways how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable.
People
•17 Sep 2025
•34:05 min
Work smarter, not harder: Insights from productive dairy farm workplaces | Ep. 108
Dr Lucy Hall and Brian Dela Rue share insights on how time is used on-farm from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies. Hear practical ways how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable.
People
•17 Sep 2025
•34:05 min
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Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93
The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.
People
•19 Feb 2025
•19:09 min
Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93
The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.
People
•19 Feb 2025
•19:09 min
