Less hot air
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A change will be made this month to the way body condition score (BCS) records are treated before they enter the animal evaluation (AE) system.
Getting cows in-calf quickly is the key to achieving a good calving pattern, says DairyNZ.
How often do you see a machine with a huge glob of grease right next to the nipple instead of where it's needed — a joint or pivot point?
The latest development from Pöttinger, the Novacat A10 mower combination, can be used as a front/rear combination, has a headstock for 3.0 or 3.5m front mowers, and a side-shift range of 400mm on either side ensuring an ideal overlap.
Attending courses run by Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has empowered a Waikato woman to face all sorts of farming challenges, the organisation says.
During calving many farmers focus on matching cow dry matter (DM) requirements with grass growth rates to ensure their feed budgets sustain them through to September/October when growth rates match feed intake.
Dairy farmers delaying necessary upgrades to their cooling systems could find themselves caught in a rush if they leave it too late, says Canterbury refrigeration engineer Peter Jones.
Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves, according to DairyNZ.
Everyone in the farm team, from owner to employee, can boost their motivation during calving by understanding how to tackle ‘the M word’ on a daily basis.
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The Global Dairy Trade price index was up 6.6% overnight, with the all-important whole milk powder up 9.9%.
Southern Police are urging farmers to be vigilant and to protect their herds, after the theft of eight newborn Friesian heifer calves.
Industry body DairyNZ says the increased dividend and the maintained $4.25/kgMS farmgate milk price from Fonterra is some good news for farmers with shares.
DairyNZ's Tactics campaign continues to support farmers through field days which will be underway in September and October.
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