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Total results 330
Search results for "Animal health services"
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Volcanic eruptionVolcanic eruptions pose a risk to dairy farm animals due to toxic ash containing fluorine. Hungry animals grazing short pastures are especially at risk, but rainfall can reduce the danger as fluoride is soluble.
Support•1 min read
Volcanic eruption
Volcanic eruptions pose a risk to dairy farm animals due to toxic ash containing fluorine. Hungry animals grazing short pastures are especially at risk, but rainfall can reduce the danger as fluoride is soluble.
Support•1 min read
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Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfareThe National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfare
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
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Scholarship recipientsPostgraduate student research projects focus on making farms more efficient and sustainable while improving animal welfare. These scholarships enable recipients to focus on their studies and foster professional connections within the sector.
SupportScholarship recipients
Postgraduate student research projects focus on making farms more efficient and sustainable while improving animal welfare. These scholarships enable recipients to focus on their studies and foster professional connections within the sector.
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CycloneAdverse weather events are becoming more common and can significantly impact dairy farm operations. Dairy farmers must have a plan to look after their people, animals, business and pastures to minimise the impact and ensure a quick recovery.
Support•14 min read
Cyclone
Adverse weather events are becoming more common and can significantly impact dairy farm operations. Dairy farmers must have a plan to look after their people, animals, business and pastures to minimise the impact and ensure a quick recovery.
Support•14 min read
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DairyNZ groupOur family of subsidiaries and sub brands operate independently to deliver services or support beyond DairyNZ’s core offering.
DairyNZ group
Our family of subsidiaries and sub brands operate independently to deliver services or support beyond DairyNZ’s core offering.
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Accredited advisorsThese experts provide specialised advice to dairy farmers, aiming to enhance herd health and optimize farm productivity. Find a trusted advisor near you.
Accredited advisors
These experts provide specialised advice to dairy farmers, aiming to enhance herd health and optimize farm productivity. Find a trusted advisor near you.
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SupportGood advice and support can make all the difference, this section covers training resources, support groups, crisis management, and opportunities for scholarships and internships.
Support
Good advice and support can make all the difference, this section covers training resources, support groups, crisis management, and opportunities for scholarships and internships.
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TracksThis 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.
Tracks
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.
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Rotary systemDiscover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.
Rotary system
Discover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.
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Employment admin and legal requirementsWhen you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.
Employment admin and legal requirements
When you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.
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Good dairy stockmanshipPractical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.
Good dairy stockmanship
Practical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.
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Breeding DecisionsGenetics plays a role in an animal’s reproductive performance, for the animal itself and the sire she's mated to.
Breeding Decisions
Genetics plays a role in an animal’s reproductive performance, for the animal itself and the sire she's mated to.
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What's next for wintering? | Ep. 10How did we arrive at our current wintering practices? What’s next for wintering animals on crop? And what kind of changes can you make on farm now?
Environment
•10 Aug 2021
•27:50 min
What's next for wintering? | Ep. 10
How did we arrive at our current wintering practices? What’s next for wintering animals on crop? And what kind of changes can you make on farm now?
Environment
•10 Aug 2021
•27:50 min
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DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
Resources
•Breeding decisions
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Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Brochure)
An overview of how protecting your farm business from the adverse impacts of animal and plant pests and diseases is one of your top priorities.
Resources
•Biosecurity
•Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Brochure)
An overview of how protecting your farm business from the adverse impacts of animal and plant pests and diseases is one of your top priorities.
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•Biosecurity
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Body condition scoringAssessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves.
Body condition scoring
Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves.
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Positive welfarePositive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
Positive welfare
Positive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
