Total results 361
Total results 361
Search results for "Animal research"
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Nick Tait
Senior partnership lead
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Technical specialists teamMeet the DairyNZ Technical Specialists Team. Our experts bridge the gap between research and reality, turning science into practical tools, resources, and guidance to help New Zealand dairy farmers succeed.
Technical specialists team
Meet the DairyNZ Technical Specialists Team. Our experts bridge the gap between research and reality, turning science into practical tools, resources, and guidance to help New Zealand dairy farmers succeed.
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Mubashir Qasim
Senior Economist
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Becky Curry
Geneticist
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Mark Neal
Head of Data Science & Modelling
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David Silva-Villacorta
Senior Economist
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NZAEL 'Base Cow' to be updated on 20 June 2025DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) on 20 June 2025.
Media releases•9 May 2025
•2 min read
NZAEL 'Base Cow' to be updated on 20 June 2025DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) on 20 June 2025.
Media releases•9 May 2025
•2 min read
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Housed cow comfortOur understanding of animal welfare has evolved. Instead of focusing solely on health and production, there is now a broader perspective that considers behaviour and affective state, which considers an animal’s experiences and overall wellbeing.
BusinessHoused cow comfort
Our understanding of animal welfare has evolved. Instead of focusing solely on health and production, there is now a broader perspective that considers behaviour and affective state, which considers an animal’s experiences and overall wellbeing.
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Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.
Animal
•02 Apr 2025
•32:24 min
Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.
Animal
•02 Apr 2025
•32:24 min
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DairyBase data requestsDairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
DairyBase data requests
DairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
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Winter SmartsBrowse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Winter Smarts
Browse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
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Inside Dairy: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Is focusing on low-heritability traits valuable when making breeding decisions?One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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Pasture allocationThe purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture allocation
The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
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Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92
This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.
Business
•05 Feb 2025
•53:19 min
Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92
This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.
Business
•05 Feb 2025
•53:19 min
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History of your levy investmentSince 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
History of your levy investment
Since 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
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Autumn SmartsBrowse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Autumn Smarts
Browse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
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Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leachingAn independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.
Media releases•2 Dec 2024
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Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leachingAn independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.
Media releases•2 Dec 2024
•2 min read
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Mario Fernandez
Principal Economist
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Significant uptake of good wintering practices continues - DairyNZ surveyDairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.
Media releases•11 Nov 2024
•1 min read
Significant uptake of good wintering practices continues - DairyNZ surveyDairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.
Media releases•11 Nov 2024
•1 min read
