New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL) leads the co-operation of farmers and industry to optimise genetic gain in the national dairy herd through ongoing improvement in genetic evaluation.

Create a spring rotation plan that matches pasture supply with herd demand, helping you manage pasture through early spring and set up production for the season.

These experts provide specialised advice to dairy farmers, aiming to enhance herd health and optimize farm productivity. Find a trusted advisor near you.

From business planning to milking performance, we have a range of useful tools to support farmers, all backed by science and research.

This section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.

Being prepared for the future means 'knowing your numbers' in relation to both profit and environmental performance indicators to give clarity on potential adaption required for your farm system.

Analysing your past performance helps you plan for the future and is a key part of growing your business and achieving your goals.

If you are considering grazing dairy heifers it is important to assess whether your farm system can grow heifers to meet their target liveweights.

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.