DairyNZ

Familiarising heifers with milking facilities this winter

N.Ireland

Familiarising heifers with milking facilities this winter

Familiarising heifers with the milking facilities and getting them parlour trained is the final...

DairyNZ warns some farmers will make a loss this season

Dairy

DairyNZ warns some farmers will make a loss this season

New Zealand dairy organisation DairyNZ has warned that some farmers in the country will make a loss...

New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy

N.Ireland

New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy

A proposal to develop a single evaluation breeding index for New Zealand which was launched by...

Udder scoring for OAD milking herds

Dairy

Udder scoring for OAD milking herds

At the recent Teagasc once-a-day (OAD) milking conference, Dr. Nick Sneddon from New Zealand spoke...

'Correct drying off influences mastitis levels in the herd for the next 6-12 months'

Dairy

'Correct drying off influences mastitis levels in the herd for the next 6-12 months'

Drying off is a key time for mastitis control on dairy farms, as it can influence the mastitis level in the herd for the next 6-12 months.