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Total results 301
Search results for "Measuring herd performance"
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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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•Infrastructure
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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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•Body condition score
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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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Technology to support mastitis detectionMastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
Technology to support mastitis detection
Mastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
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Managing somatic cell countSomatic cell count (SCC) measures the number of white blood cells in milk and is a key indicator of mastitis. Bulk milk SCC measures the overall cell count in the vat. Monitoring both allows you to detect problems early and manage SCC effectively.
Animal•5 min read
Managing somatic cell count
Somatic cell count (SCC) measures the number of white blood cells in milk and is a key indicator of mastitis. Bulk milk SCC measures the overall cell count in the vat. Monitoring both allows you to detect problems early and manage SCC effectively.
Animal•5 min read
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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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Detecting mastitisEarly detection of clinical mastitis is key to protecting milk quality and cow health. Check regularly for signs such as, heat, swelling, pain in the udder, and changes in the milk. Learn how to recognise the signs and take appropriate action.
Animal•2 min read
Detecting mastitis
Early detection of clinical mastitis is key to protecting milk quality and cow health. Check regularly for signs such as, heat, swelling, pain in the udder, and changes in the milk. Learn how to recognise the signs and take appropriate action.
Animal•2 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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Composting Barn guide
This guide is designed to help New Zealand farmers work through the key decisions involved in planning, building, and operating a composting barn within a pasture-based system.
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•Infrastructure
•Composting Barn guide
This guide is designed to help New Zealand farmers work through the key decisions involved in planning, building, and operating a composting barn within a pasture-based system.
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•Infrastructure
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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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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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DairyNZ QuickPlan - for farm owners and sharemilkers
This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.
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•Planning
•DairyNZ QuickPlan - for farm owners and sharemilkers
This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.
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•Planning
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2021-22
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2021-22 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2021-22 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2021-22
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2021-22 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2021-22 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2020-21
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2020-21 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2020-21 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
•New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2020-21
New Zealand Dairy Statistics 2020-21 is a report that shows historical information up to and including the 2020-21 season.
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•NZ Dairy Statistics
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