Total results 285
Total results 285
Search results for "Milking research"
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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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Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126
Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
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Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•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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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
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Adverse events: response and recoveryExtreme weather puts pressure on daily farm operations, so you'll find guidance below on getting back to a normal milking schedule, managing feed, and keeping your cows healthy.
Support•5 min read
Adverse events: response and recovery
Extreme weather puts pressure on daily farm operations, so you'll find guidance below on getting back to a normal milking schedule, managing feed, and keeping your cows healthy.
Support•5 min read
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Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk productionUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk production
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
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Emissions4PastureDairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
Emissions4Pasture
DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
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Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
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Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
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Our policy and advocacy work for farmersWe use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
Our policy and advocacy work for farmers
We use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
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Stu Morgan
Science Support Manager
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Mancoba Mangwe
Scientist
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Thomas McCarthy
Scientist
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Tiffany McCready
Technical Team Leader
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Olivia Jordan
Technical Team Leader
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Charissa Thomas
Technical Team Leader
