Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Report dodgy fliers
Dairy farmers are being urged to tell authorities about “concerning activity” by helicopters and drones.
A well designed pond provides peace of mind
Tail care key to good stockmanship – DairyNZ
DairyNZ developer animal care and biosecurity, Katherine DeWitt on the new tail shortening laws and better options for tail management.
Mentor-led project gaining ground
Zeolite trials show ‘stunning results’
A trial giving synthetic zeolite to transition cows to prevent milk fever has shown “stunning” results, says DairyNZ principal scientist Dr David Chapman.
Farmers urged to submit on carbon bill
Both DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ are urging farmers to have their say on the proposed Zero Carbon Bill by July 16.
Aim for better control of mastitis at drying off
Breeding the cow of the future
A new $25.68 million innovation programme for New Zealand’s dairy industry will drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of the national dairy herd and a step-change in sustainable milk production.
Have your say on the Zero Carbon Bill
Farmers are being urged to have their say — via the internet — on the Government’s proposed Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill.
Nitrate poisoning hits Waikato herds
DairyNZ says it is hearing of several cases of nitrate poisoning in the Waikato region, with several cow deaths.