For around $1500 you can get a ‘black box’ and unleash useful extra power and torque from the old tractor parked up in the shed. Sounds tempting: what are the risks?

DairyNZ developer Jane Kay says the term ‘mammary memory’ is being bandied around the industry, causing farmers to question their drying off decisions and continue milking when this might not be the best option.

Working as a veterinarian pregnancy testing dairy herds helped shape the thinking of Australian farmer Tim Humphris when he and his wife Lyndal decided to go farming.

Farmers should consult with a veterinarian to determine if cows are deficient in trace elements before supplementation.

Palm kernel extract (PKE) is a by-product of the palm oil industry in South East Asia.

Range in body condition score (BCS) is as important as average BCS at calving, says DairyNZ.

Abigail Chase is a self-confessed “parasite geek” with the PhD anthelmintic treatment to match.

Researchers behind a new tool say it gives Australian dairy farmers the potential to double the net income per cow that arises due to genetic improvement.

How low will you go? How long will you stay there? Those are the questions Dairy NZ is asking at the latest round of ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ workshops around the country.

Proper housing is a cornerstone of successful calf rearing, says Christchurch company FlexiTunnel.