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The lead up to another calving period means the next few weeks offer an opportunity to meet the nutritional demands of your cows.

As part of its strategic choice to lead in sustainability, Fonterra places a strong emphasis on calf wellbeing.

While most dairy farmers are heading into spring calving with lush grass cover, cows may need more starch and energy to compensate for pasture deficiencies this season.

On the farm, bobby calves must be given the same degree of care as every other calf on the farm.

Planning and preparing for calving with the farm team will reduce stress when calving is in full swing, and help keep everyone safe and healthy, says DairyNZ.

Holstein Friesian cows from the South Island of New Zealand were well-represented at the 2023 Holstein Friesian New Zealand-Semex NZ Ltd On-Farm Competition prizegiving, held in Nelson recently.

Ewes' feeding requirements increase in the latter stages of pregnancy and even more so during lactation.

Adding a probiotic to calf rearing systems may offer productivity gains.

The use of collars and monitoring technology use on farm is expected to keep climbing, says MSD New Zealand livestock business unit lead Pauline Calvert.

As the new dairy season gets underway and farmers tackle ongoing financial challenges, they are being urged not to make hasty decisions about selling cows and cutting back on supplementary feed.