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Total results 346
Search results for "Transition cows"
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Smartsamm Guideline 17 - Administer dry cow treatments as recommended
Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield
Resources
•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 17 - Administer dry cow treatments as recommended
Dry off abruptly taking steps to reduce yield
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 14 - Decide dry cow management strategy
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 14 - Decide dry cow management strategy
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 20 - Selling cows check withholding periods
Selling cows - check meat withholding periods
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 20 - Selling cows check withholding periods
Selling cows - check meat withholding periods
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 15 - Cull persistently infected cows
Culling persistently infected cows
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 15 - Cull persistently infected cows
Culling persistently infected cows
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 19 - Observe cows weekly
Check cows weekly
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 19 - Observe cows weekly
Check cows weekly
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 21 - Buying cows check mastitis records and examine udders
Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 21 - Buying cows check mastitis records and examine udders
Buying cows - check mastitis records and examine udders
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
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Farmer confidence growing, but challenges remain: DairyNZ’s View from the CowshedNew Zealand dairy farmers are feeling proud and increasingly positive about the future of their sector, according to DairyNZ’s latest View from the Cowshed report released today at Fieldays.
Media releases•11 Jun 2025
•1 min read
Farmer confidence growing, but challenges remain: DairyNZ’s View from the CowshedNew Zealand dairy farmers are feeling proud and increasingly positive about the future of their sector, according to DairyNZ’s latest View from the Cowshed report released today at Fieldays.
Media releases•11 Jun 2025
•1 min read
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View from the Cowshed
DairyNZ has analysed survey results to share some farmers views on the outlook and challenges affecting them as they look to the future.
Resources
•Dairy Sector
•View from the Cowshed
DairyNZ has analysed survey results to share some farmers views on the outlook and challenges affecting them as they look to the future.
Resources
•Dairy Sector
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View from the cowshed
As New Zealand approaches the 2023 national election, DairyNZ has analysed survey results to explore how future policymakers can support farmers.
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•Dairy Sector
•View from the cowshed
As New Zealand approaches the 2023 national election, DairyNZ has analysed survey results to explore how future policymakers can support farmers.
Resources
•Dairy Sector
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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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FeedRightFarmers often ask what, when, and how to feed their cows. The Feedright programme and resources were created to answer these questions and separate fact from fallacy.
Support•1 min read
FeedRight
Farmers often ask what, when, and how to feed their cows. The Feedright programme and resources were created to answer these questions and separate fact from fallacy.
Support•1 min read
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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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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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Types of mastitisMastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
Types of mastitis
Mastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
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Preparing for dry offPlanning and preparing for dry-off is essential. It is important to undergo careful planning, proper execution, and good follow-up to protect cow health, improve efficiency, and ensure the herd is well prepared for the next lactation.
Animal•3 min read
Preparing for dry off
Planning and preparing for dry-off is essential. It is important to undergo careful planning, proper execution, and good follow-up to protect cow health, improve efficiency, and ensure the herd is well prepared for the next lactation.
Animal•3 min read
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In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hitsPlan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hits
Plan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
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Managing teat healthHealthy teats are the first line of defence against mastitis. If you get teat health right, somatic cell count, milk quality, and cow health get a lot easier. This page outlines what good teat health looks like, and how to fix poor teat health.
Animal•5 min read
Managing teat health
Healthy teats are the first line of defence against mastitis. If you get teat health right, somatic cell count, milk quality, and cow health get a lot easier. This page outlines what good teat health looks like, and how to fix poor teat health.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside Dairy - Summer trials: science in action on-farmOver summer, DairyNZ ran a range of on-farm trials exploring everything from cow behaviour to farm system performance. Lead scientists share a snapshot of what happened in the field, with photos capturing the work in action.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Summer trials: science in action on-farmOver summer, DairyNZ ran a range of on-farm trials exploring everything from cow behaviour to farm system performance. Lead scientists share a snapshot of what happened in the field, with photos capturing the work in action.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•4 min read
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Western SouthlandSuccess for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
Western Southland
Success for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
