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Total results 275
Search results for "Measuring herd performance"
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AnimalAnimal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.
Animal
Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.
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Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)
Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
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Inside Dairy May-July 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy May-July 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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•Inside Dairy
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DairyBase report description handbook
The DairyBase Reporting Handbook provides detailed explanations of the metrics and terminology used in DairyBase reports. It helps farmers and advisors interpret financial and physical performance data accurately to support informed decision-making and benchmarking.
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•DairyBase
•DairyBase report description handbook
The DairyBase Reporting Handbook provides detailed explanations of the metrics and terminology used in DairyBase reports. It helps farmers and advisors interpret financial and physical performance data accurately to support informed decision-making and benchmarking.
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InCalf - Reproduction calendar
A calendar of relevant seasonal messages linking to different parts of the ‘herd fertility cake’.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Reproduction calendar
A calendar of relevant seasonal messages linking to different parts of the ‘herd fertility cake’.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Economic benefit model
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf - Economic benefit model
Economic benefits models relevant to Step 3 in the Herd Assessment Pack tools.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf book
The InCalf 4-step continuous improvement process. for making better herd reproductive management decisions.
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•Repro and mating
•InCalf book
The InCalf 4-step continuous improvement process. for making better herd reproductive management decisions.
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•Repro and mating
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InCalf - Heifer rearing tool
This gap calculator assesses the growth of a given group of heifers versus liveweight-for-age targets, and its impact on reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Heifers
•InCalf - Heifer rearing tool
This gap calculator assesses the growth of a given group of heifers versus liveweight-for-age targets, and its impact on reproductive performance and milksolids production.
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•Heifers
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Housed cow cleanliness score card
Regular cleanliness scoring can help monitor your herd’s health. Assess the cleanliness of your herd using this scoring method.
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•Infrastructure
•Housed cow cleanliness score card
Regular cleanliness scoring can help monitor your herd’s health. Assess the cleanliness of your herd using this scoring method.
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (HTML Data Explorer)
The HTML Data Explorer gives you full access to Dairy Statistics in an interactive format. Explore dynamic charts, zoom into trends, and download detailed tables in Excel for your own analysis. Hover over graphs for precise values and save visuals for presentations, all in one easy-to-use platform.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (HTML Data Explorer)
The HTML Data Explorer gives you full access to Dairy Statistics in an interactive format. Explore dynamic charts, zoom into trends, and download detailed tables in Excel for your own analysis. Hover over graphs for precise values and save visuals for presentations, all in one easy-to-use platform.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (PDF)
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2024-25 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 (PDF)
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2024-25 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2024-25 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2023-24 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2023-24 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2023-24 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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Contract milkingA contract milker is a self-employed farmer, managing the property and paid on a negotiated price per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS) produced. Learn more about the considerations, advantages and skills required for this type of business ownership.
People•4 min read
Contract milking
A contract milker is a self-employed farmer, managing the property and paid on a negotiated price per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS) produced. Learn more about the considerations, advantages and skills required for this type of business ownership.
People•4 min read
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Goals ActionsUnderstand the power of setting clear, meaningful goals for your dairy farm business and personal life. It starts with finding your focus areas, like health or pasture management, where you want to concentrate your efforts.
Business•4 min read
Goals Actions
Understand the power of setting clear, meaningful goals for your dairy farm business and personal life. It starts with finding your focus areas, like health or pasture management, where you want to concentrate your efforts.
Business•4 min read
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Business PlanA business plan organises your ideas for your dairy farm, creating a roadmap for success. This page reveals that businesses with a plan perform better, as it aligns everyone, identifies opportunities, and avoids problems.
Business•2 min read
Business Plan
A business plan organises your ideas for your dairy farm, creating a roadmap for success. This page reveals that businesses with a plan perform better, as it aligns everyone, identifies opportunities, and avoids problems.
Business•2 min read
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Planning OverviewWhy plan? Planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies, and ensures that you are achieving the best results.
Business•1 min read
Planning Overview
Why plan? Planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies, and ensures that you are achieving the best results.
Business•1 min read
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PlanningWhy plan? As a business owner planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies for your business to ensure you are achieving the best results.
Planning
Why plan? As a business owner planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies for your business to ensure you are achieving the best results.
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2022-23
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2022-23 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2022-23 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2022-23
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2022-23 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2022-23 season.
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