Total results 356
Total results 356
Search results for "Animal research"
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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
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Inside Dairy: The future of farm techThe DairyNZ team is continuing to explore the potential of digital technology to support animal wellbeing and the overall health of farm systems.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: The future of farm techThe DairyNZ team is continuing to explore the potential of digital technology to support animal wellbeing and the overall health of farm systems.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•4 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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Summer SmartsBrowse through our summer season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
Summer Smarts
Browse through our summer season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
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Mark Storey
Head of Economics
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DairyNZ releases year-end financial results amid new strategic directionDairyNZ has ended the 2023/24 financial year with no debt and flat expenditure as it continues to boost its investment in science and research.
Media releases•18 Sep 2024
•2 min read
DairyNZ releases year-end financial results amid new strategic directionDairyNZ has ended the 2023/24 financial year with no debt and flat expenditure as it continues to boost its investment in science and research.
Media releases•18 Sep 2024
•2 min read
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Ben Marmont
Economist
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Spring SmartsBrowse through our spring season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
Spring Smarts
Browse through our spring season tips, tools, and resources here - developed with the latest research and technology.
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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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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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Low N SystemsThe DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.
Research•4 min read
Low N Systems
The DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.
Research•4 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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Belinda Margetts
Senior Freshwater Ecologist
