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Total results 330
Search results for "Animal health services"
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Andrew Fear
NZ Animal Evaluation Manager
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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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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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Feeding MealUnderstanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•2 min read
Feeding Meal
Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•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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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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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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Herringbone MaxTUnderstanding the maximum milking time (MaxT) is key to making your milking system as efficient as possible. MaxT is a strategy to milk cows for a predetermined time based on milk volume.
Milking•6 min read
Herringbone MaxT
Understanding the maximum milking time (MaxT) is key to making your milking system as efficient as possible. MaxT is a strategy to milk cows for a predetermined time based on milk volume.
Milking•6 min read
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BCS NutritionBody Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproduction of your dairy herd. It's essential to maintain BCS targets, as too thin or too fat cows can negatively affect reproductive performance.
Animal•4 min read
BCS Nutrition
Body Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproduction of your dairy herd. It's essential to maintain BCS targets, as too thin or too fat cows can negatively affect reproductive performance.
Animal•4 min read
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Caring for transition cowsDuring the transition from dry to milking cows, it's crucial to manage their health effectively to ensure their reproductive performance, production, and longevity aren't compromised.
Animal•3 min read
Caring for transition cows
During the transition from dry to milking cows, it's crucial to manage their health effectively to ensure their reproductive performance, production, and longevity aren't compromised.
Animal•3 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
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Treating MastitisIf you experience issues with somatic cell count, have a number of clinical cases, or rough teat conditions are persistent, professional help should be sought.
Animal•3 min read
Treating Mastitis
If you experience issues with somatic cell count, have a number of clinical cases, or rough teat conditions are persistent, professional help should be sought.
Animal•3 min read
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Biosecurity on grazing propertiesThousands of New Zealand dairy cattle are wintered and/or grazed off farm. There are many ways graziers can protect the health of the stock they manage.
Biosecurity•3 min read
Biosecurity on grazing properties
Thousands of New Zealand dairy cattle are wintered and/or grazed off farm. There are many ways graziers can protect the health of the stock they manage.
Biosecurity•3 min read
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Evaluating biosecurity risksExotic animal diseases, pest plants, and insect pests are significant threats to New Zealand's dairy farming. The page details DairyNZ's proactive steps to identify these risks through the Dairy Biosecurity Risk Evaluation framework (D-BRiEF).
Biosecurity•2 min read
Evaluating biosecurity risks
Exotic animal diseases, pest plants, and insect pests are significant threats to New Zealand's dairy farming. The page details DairyNZ's proactive steps to identify these risks through the Dairy Biosecurity Risk Evaluation framework (D-BRiEF).
Biosecurity•2 min read
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DairyNZ Research FarmsDairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.
Research•3 min read
DairyNZ Research Farms
DairyNZ's research farms are an important industry resource that provide 'real farm' platforms with associated science resources, enabling pasture and animal trials to be carried out.
Research•3 min read
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Mastitis OverviewMastitis affects udder health and milk quality, impacting farm productivity. To manage it, use SmartSAMM, which offers guidance on reducing mastitis and somatic cell counts.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis Overview
Mastitis affects udder health and milk quality, impacting farm productivity. To manage it, use SmartSAMM, which offers guidance on reducing mastitis and somatic cell counts.
Animal•3 min read
