Displaying items by tag: dairy cattle

Friday, 29 May 2015 16:18

Time to ponder livestock valuation

The latest valuation has seen a substantial fall in the market value of cows.

The recent release of the national average market values (NAMV) for livestock presents an opportunity for dairy farmers to reassess the valuation method they are using for their livestock.

Published in General News

Saturday, 28 February 2015 00:00

Breeding values set to change

Liveweight breeding values for dairy cattle are to improve as a result of data analyses by NZ Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ.

Published in Agribusiness

Wednesday, 17 September 2014 09:20

Swede group co-ordinates research

A CROSS-SECTOR industry-led working group is coming together to co-ordinate research and advice to farmers following an issue with swedes affecting dairy cattle this season.

Published in General News

Friday, 14 March 2014 12:02

Welfare code up for submissions

THE NATIONAL Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is seeking public consultation on proposed changes to the Animal Welfare (Dairy Cattle) Code of Welfare 2010.

Published in General News