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Mastatest for rapid mastitis results

Mastatest, is a patent-protected solution that provides dairy farmers and vets with easy, accurate, and rapid bovine mastitis diagnoses.

With mastitis being a drain on production, resources and animal health any tools that help dairy farmers to quickly detect the problem, particularly that of subclinical cases, will help dairy farmers maintain a healthy bottom line.

Tedder designed for heavier crops

The rotors are smaller in diameter, helping promote a more efficient pick up and even distribution of the crop.

Recently launched and likely to be an indent-only machine for New Zealand, Kverneland’s new 15.6 metre tedder is aimed at increased productivity and timeliness.

Wide rakes offer stability

Simple and practical to use, the machines offer working widths from 7.7 to 9.3 metres.

Grassland specialist Kuhn’s Gyrorake GA 8731+ and GA 9531+ models are described as “large width” semi-mounted rakes with central delivery.

MF offering new mower options

Massey Ferguson has added the heavy-duty butterfly mowers to its DM range.

Recently launched to complement the existing DM 8612 TL and DM 9614 TL machines, Massey Ferguson has added the heavy-duty 9614 TL and 10114 TL butterfly mowers to its DM range, with working widths of 9.6m and 10.1m respectively.

Tedder range upgrade delivers increased strength, durability

The Claas 15m Tedder allows it to cope with changing ground contours.

Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and end users realising that dedicated machines lead to far better results.

Mineral bioavailability matters

Chelated minerals can be used at lower rates to achieve higher efficiency and effectiveness.

The health and productivity of dairy cow means the difference between a successful or struggling dairy operation, and these can be significantly influenced by proper mineral supplementation.

Mocktails and menopause

According to the Australasian Menopause Society, the onset of menopause can cause a whirlwind of symptoms, including night sweats, sleep issues, joint pain, anxiety and fatigue.

For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading to the Waikato that could help.

Switching gears - from milking cows to a breeding consultant

STgenetics New Zealand breeding consultant Jan Maree Pyle.

A former dairy farmer with a passion for breeding good cows has switched gears after farming in her own right.

NZ dairy industry needs FTAs quickly

OPINION: New Zealand's dairy exports have been the backbone of the country's economy for several decades, and exports remain buoyant despite pandemic-era disruptions and impending downturns in East Asia in the next few years.