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Search results for "Animal data"
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Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contributionNew Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
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Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contributionNew Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
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Jodie Goudswaard
DairyBase Manager
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Mark Kooter
DairyBase Senior Analyst and Project Lead
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Wayne Hofmann
Research Data Analyst
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DisbuddingDisbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read
Disbudding
Disbudding is the process of removing a calf's horns between one to six weeks old. This prevents injuries to both the farm team and other animals.
Animal•4 min read
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Focus ReportThe Mastitis Focus report helps you manage mastitis in your herd. This two-page report identifies problem areas and risks to udder health, letting you and your veterinary advisers track changes.
Animal•2 min read
Focus Report
The Mastitis Focus report helps you manage mastitis in your herd. This two-page report identifies problem areas and risks to udder health, letting you and your veterinary advisers track changes.
Animal•2 min read
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ClustersClusters in dairy milking are a set of components that include a claw and four fully assembled cups. Selecting the right clusters and setting them up correctly will increase milking efficiency and improve animal health.
Milking•5 min read
Clusters
Clusters in dairy milking are a set of components that include a claw and four fully assembled cups. Selecting the right clusters and setting them up correctly will increase milking efficiency and improve animal health.
Milking•5 min read
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Sodium DeficiencySodium is vital for dairy cows, aiding in water balance and nerve and muscle function. It's expelled routinely and needs replacing. This page discusses how certain regions, like the Central Plateau pumice soils, can be deficient in sodium.
Animal•1 min read
Sodium Deficiency
Sodium is vital for dairy cows, aiding in water balance and nerve and muscle function. It's expelled routinely and needs replacing. This page discusses how certain regions, like the Central Plateau pumice soils, can be deficient in sodium.
Animal•1 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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Somatic Cell CountApart from milk culture, individual cow somatic cell counts (ICSCCs) are the best method for determining whether cows have subclinical mastitis.
Animal•1 min read
Somatic Cell Count
Apart from milk culture, individual cow somatic cell counts (ICSCCs) are the best method for determining whether cows have subclinical mastitis.
Animal•1 min read
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Dead stock disposalDead stock management is the process of dealing with farm animal fatalities. It is important to appropriately dispose of carcasses to avoid spreading diseases, contaminating water, and harming the dairy industry's public image.
Environment•2 min read
Dead stock disposal
Dead stock management is the process of dealing with farm animal fatalities. It is important to appropriately dispose of carcasses to avoid spreading diseases, contaminating water, and harming the dairy industry's public image.
Environment•2 min read
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Teat Care and ManagementLooking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.
Animal•7 min read
Teat Care and Management
Looking after teats is crucial in dairy farming. Damaged or rough teat skin can lead to bacterial infections, discomfort for the cow, and increased risk of mastitis.
Animal•7 min read
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Electronic IDElectronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.
Milking•2 min read
Electronic ID
Electronic identification (EID) systems in dairy farming consist of a transponder, reader, and data processing unit that communicate via radio signals.
Milking•2 min read
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Detecting MastitisCows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
Detecting Mastitis
Cows with heat, swelling or pain in the udder, or changes in their milk (wateriness, clots, discolouration) that persist for more than three squirts have clinical mastitis, and require treatment.
Animal•1 min read
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Handling facilitiesIntegrated cattle handling facilities, including head bales, crushes, and AI races, are essential for safe and efficient animal health tasks for both cows and handlers.
Milking•2 min read
Handling facilities
Integrated cattle handling facilities, including head bales, crushes, and AI races, are essential for safe and efficient animal health tasks for both cows and handlers.
Milking•2 min read
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FatsLipids or fats, found in plant and animal products, are a key energy source in dairy cows' diet. They are typically low, between 2-6% of dry matter in pasture-based diets, as excess can harm rumen function and milk production.
Animal•3 min read
Fats
Lipids or fats, found in plant and animal products, are a key energy source in dairy cows' diet. They are typically low, between 2-6% of dry matter in pasture-based diets, as excess can harm rumen function and milk production.
Animal•3 min read
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Milking Machine CareRegular service and maintenance of your milking machine will help ensure that the speed and completeness of milking is maintained, and the risk of mastitis due to milking machine faults is minimised.
Animal•2 min read
Milking Machine Care
Regular service and maintenance of your milking machine will help ensure that the speed and completeness of milking is maintained, and the risk of mastitis due to milking machine faults is minimised.
Animal•2 min read
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Administering dry cow treatmentsIt is recommended that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•1 min read
Administering dry cow treatments
It is recommended that all cows are protected from mastitis during the dry period.
Animal•1 min read
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Tail ManagementTail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
Tail Management
Tail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
