Total results 330
Total results 330
Search results for "Animal health services"
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DairyNZ submission on the Gene Technology BillDairyNZ has submitted to the Health Select Committee on the Government’s Gene Technology Bill.
Media releases•18 Feb 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ submission on the Gene Technology BillDairyNZ has submitted to the Health Select Committee on the Government’s Gene Technology Bill.
Media releases•18 Feb 2025
•2 min read
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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
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NAITIf you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.
Biosecurity•2 min read
NAIT
If you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.
Biosecurity•2 min read
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International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty VerhoekThis International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty VerhoekThis International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Craigmore Sustainables invests in a positive future for Kiwi dairyingUnder its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Media releases•6 May 2024
•3 min read
Craigmore Sustainables invests in a positive future for Kiwi dairyingUnder its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Media releases•6 May 2024
•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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Nutrients and contaminants overviewEffectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
Nutrients and contaminants overview
Effectively managing nutrients and contaminants is essential for sustaining waterway health and farm productivity.
Environment•5 min read
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Reducing phosphorus lossPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
Reducing phosphorus loss
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
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DairyNZ Limited Privacy NoticeYour privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.
DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.
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Reduce sediment lossThe loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.
Environment•2 min read
Reduce sediment loss
The loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.
Environment•2 min read
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GenomicsGenomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.
Animal•2 min read
Genomics
Genomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.
Animal•2 min read
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InbreedingInbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 min read
Inbreeding
Inbreeding in cattle is when an animal's DNA is identical because it comes from a common ancestor on both parents' sides. This page explains how inbreeding coefficients estimate the expected degree of inbreeding, but these aren't always precise.
Animal•3 min read
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Genetic Base CowThis page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
Genetic Base Cow
This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.
Animal•8 min read
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Genetic ReliabilityThis page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
Genetic Reliability
This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.
Animal•1 min read
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WetlandsProtecting, restoring and creating wetlands on-farm can reduce nutrient losses, decrease the impact of floods and provide valuable habitat for native plants and animals.
Environment•3 min read
Wetlands
Protecting, restoring and creating wetlands on-farm can reduce nutrient losses, decrease the impact of floods and provide valuable habitat for native plants and animals.
Environment•3 min read
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Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•3 min read
Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•3 min read
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NZAEL new fertility trait update | Ep. 68
DairyNZ’s subsidiary NZAEL (New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited) has recently made a new fertility trait update – in this episode we’ll discuss what this change will mean and how it will benefit farmers.
Animal
•18 Dec 2023
•19:26 min
NZAEL new fertility trait update | Ep. 68
DairyNZ’s subsidiary NZAEL (New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited) has recently made a new fertility trait update – in this episode we’ll discuss what this change will mean and how it will benefit farmers.
Animal
•18 Dec 2023
•19:26 min
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Pōkaiwhenua planting to improve stream water qualityDairyNZ’s collaborative approach to improving waterway health will see extensive planting take place in the Pōkaiwhenua catchment this summer.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Pōkaiwhenua planting to improve stream water qualityDairyNZ’s collaborative approach to improving waterway health will see extensive planting take place in the Pōkaiwhenua catchment this summer.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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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
•2 min read
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
•2 min read
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'Dairy farming saved my life' | Ep. 62
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the powerful story of Emma Walton, a young Waikato contract milker. Emma not only loves dairy farming, but says it saved her life.
People
•20 Sep 2023
•27:33 min
'Dairy farming saved my life' | Ep. 62
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the powerful story of Emma Walton, a young Waikato contract milker. Emma not only loves dairy farming, but says it saved her life.
People
•20 Sep 2023
•27:33 min
