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Fast in-calf achieves good calving
Getting cows in-calf quickly is the key to achieving a good calving pattern, says DairyNZ.
How will you manage your farm’s footprint?
With the impending release of the ‘Healthy River’s Plan for Change’, Owl Farm’s next Farm Focus Day on Wednesday, September 14 will include a session on changing environmental legalisation.
BCS normally a good guide to fat reserves in animal
Assessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves, according to DairyNZ.
M’s the word during calving
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.
Break-even cost pared back, says DairyNZ
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.
Tactics campaign supports farmers
DairyNZ's Tactics campaign continues to support farmers through field days which will be underway in September and October.
Ensure a gold diet from day one
To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.
Plan pasture cover pre-calving
The level of pasture cover at calving is very important, says DairyNZ.
Worst performers rise highest in milk quality improvement
Average bulk milk somatic cell count has substantially declined, as discovered in a study of milk supplied to Fonterra over five years, says Scott McDougall, from research provider Cognosco.
Higher input systems can be profitable
The Dairy Business of the Year recognises leading farms with high achievement in financial performance, people productivity and environmental management.