DairyNZ lifts breakeven milk price forecast to $8.68 for 2025/26 season
According to DairyNZ's latest Econ Tracker update, there has been a rise in the forecast breakeven milk price for the 2025/26 season.
After calving, heifers often suffer discomfort with swollen udders (oedema) and may be more difficult to move, handle and milk out.
According to DairyNZ, for young cows calving for the first time the milking routine is a new and different experience.
It takes about two weeks for most heifers to establish a quiet, reliable response to milking. Milking staff must then be patient and gentle, for best production, lowest milking times and less risk of injury to milkers and animals. Extra labour may be needed during calving.
Practical ways to prevent mastitis in heifers include:
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