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Friday, 24 May 2024 08:55

Illustrious lives up to his name

An elite Holstein Friesian bull, Farside M Illustrious S3F, has been inducted into the "Hall of Fame", an honour exclusively reserved for animals that have delivered a significant contribution to the dairy industry.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 15:00

Home detention for animal neglect

A Taranaki dairy farmer received four-month home detention and was disqualified from overseeing of animals for 18 months over a lack of feed and welfare which led to some animals being euthanised.

Published in General News
Friday, 17 May 2024 07:55

Get ready for Moving Day

Moving Day is a big day in the farming calendar and requires good planning and communication to ensure success.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 16 May 2024 11:55

Ferdon sale tops $24,000

Family and solidarity shone through at the 75 years of Ferdon sale in Otorohanga last month.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 09:55

OAD milking affects protein content

Once-a-day milking (OAD) can increase or lower the amounts of proteins in milk, according to a new study published in the journal Dairy.

Published in General News

More bull breeders are using genetic tools according to the latest research.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 10 May 2024 08:55

Women 'dominate vet profession'

Females are dominating the veterinary profession worldwide and many farmers are welcoming this change in the composition of the profession, says Britain's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Professor Christine Middlemiss.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 03 May 2024 07:55

Managing feed, nutrition of your herd

In New Zealand, every dairy farmer worth their salt knows just how important it is to look after the welfare of their animals. The health of the herd directly impacts profit margins, which, in turn, determines the viability and sustainability of the farm.

Published in Farm Health

Understanding the nutritional needs of springer cows is crucial for ensuring a successful transition resulting in improved cow health, productivity, and reproductive performance.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:55

Mastitis prevention is transforming farming

In my role as the head of sales & service at GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, I genuinely believe that the future of dairy farming is happening right now in our backyard.

Published in Farm Health
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