Sexed semen helps Tirau farmer further genetic gain
Dairy farmer Edward Anderton had so much success using sexed semen last season he has had to revise his mating strategy this year to factor in the growth in the number of replacement heifers.
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Herd testing reveals rising BVD cases in Waikato
The Waikato region is currently experiencing a concerning surge in Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases within dairy herds, with the highly contagious disease potentially causing significant economic losses for farmers.
Nailing heat detection will help protect farm profitability
With mating underway for most South Island dairy farmers, getting heat detection right will be the linchpin of reproductive success and crucial for protecting bottom lines.
Herd testing crucial for protecting a dairy farm’s bottom line.
CRV’s new National Herd Testing Manager, Shelley Ryburn, says a dairy downturn is the most important time for herd testing so farmers can identify their top performing cows and the ones taking away from their bottom line.
City girl at home on the farm for CRV
As a girl from Christchurch, Giverny Penny’s family didn’t know a cow had to get pregnant to produce milk. Now, as mating season gets underway and with years of dairy farming under her belt, she has found her home with genetics company CRV.
“Not the Season for high empty rates” - Getting Cows in Calf Fundamental in Wake of Payout News
As dairy farmers look ahead to mating in the wake of a downgraded forecast payout, CRV Managing Director James Smallwood says getting cows in calf will be fundamental.