Lying time in dairy cows
Cows spend a lot of time lying down. To the untrained observer, it might come across as lazy, but
Cow breeds in NZ for dairy farming part 3
Although Holstein Friesian and Jersey cows are considered to be some of the best breeds for dairy production and
Cow breeds in NZ for dairy farming part 2
When we think of dairy cattle, the first image that is likely to come to mind is that of the
Introduction to grass staggers
It’s integral to the survival of the farm to watch out for telling signs your cattle might be suffering.
Introduction to coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is a widespread and economically significant disease of livestock caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria. This
Introduction to Mycoplasma bovis
If you’ve recently received a new herd of calves and, up to a month later, they are showing signs of
Managing down cows
If a cow goes down, it should be dealt with immediately. The longer a cow is down, the more risk
Milk yields in dairy cows
If you’re in any business, you’re pretty familiar with the concept of trying to get the most bang for your
What is indoor dairy farming
There are many effective methods of dairy farming, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Many dairy farmers are transitioning to
Raising & caring for healthy calves
Heifers that reach target weights make the most successful milking cows, so it’s important to invest in their health from
