Winter grazing
As we enter into the beginnings of New Zealand's cooler months, it is essential to address the practice of
Winter grazing for goats
Winter can be a stressful time for livestock as well as your pastures. As farm managers we can help
Winter grazing for sheep
Smart sheep pasture management is crucial to reducing the cost of winter grazing. Once the winter months begin to
Winter grazing for cattle
As we enter into the beginnings of New Zealand's winter months, it is essential to address the practice of
How should fertiliser be stored?
Fertiliser is an essential component of farming, regardless of the size or composition of your farm. There are many
Preventing heat stress in dairy cattle
Raising and tending to dairy cattle is filled with challenges. Ensuring they are properly fed with the right nutritional
Signs of heat stress in animals
Heat stress is an important cause of poor health in animals and every animal experiences it differently. Even people
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
