FE spore counts climb in record hot and humid conditions
As New Zealand swelters in record hot and humid conditions, dairy farmers need to be more vigilant than usual against Facial Eczema (FE) as spore counts start to climb.
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Breeding hassle-free productive cows reduces stress on Waikato farm
Waikato farmer Robbie Sherriff is at the forefront of innovative breeding practices in our dairy industry. Together with his wife, Shannan, he represents the second generation of Huirimu Farms, a dairy operation situated in Arohena near Mangakino.
Driving efficiency and taking control of breeding using CRV’s sexed semen
Murchison dairy farmer David Thurlow is driving efficiency on his farm and taking control of his entire breeding process using CRV’s sexed semen.
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.
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.