Better Cows - myDNA
The Better Herd Podcast
CRV's myDNA Product Manager Anna Morrow and Hawera dairy farmer Hayden Lawrence discuss the benefits of DNA testing dairy herds.
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Using breeding to achieve your farming goals
The Better Herd Podcast
Our host Anne-Marie Case-Miller is joined by CRV product development manager Peter Van Elzakker and West Coast farmer Mark Van Beek to discuss how breeding can help you achieve your farming goals. We talk about a healthy and efficient herd, and the importance of tailoring your breeding programme to help unlock the potential of your farm business.
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Facial Eczema
The Better Herd Podcast
Facial Eczema is a devastating disease that costs New Zealand dairy farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost milk production each year. Not only is it costly in dollar terms, but it can also have severe implications for animal health. In this episode, CRV’s Mitchell Koot is joined by CRV head geneticist Phil Beatson and VetEnt vet and research head, Emma Cuttance. Listen as they discuss why FE is such a concern for our dairy industry, and the short and longer term options available to manage it.
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Flexible Milking
The Better Herd Podcast
CRV’s Rosanna Dickson talks to DairyNZ Senior Scientist Dr Paul Edwards about how farmers can maintain productivity and profitability, while reducing the number of milkings per lactation. They also discuss how genetics can help farmers breed cows suited to a flexible milking regime.
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Driving genetic gains using sorted semen
The Better Herd Podcast
Breeding for increased numbers of heifers has become popular for dairy farmers wanting more from their top cows.
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The latest on animal evaluation
The Better Herd Podcast
NZAEL manager Brian Wickham gives us an update on the new animal evaluation system and what dairy farmers can expect over the coming months.
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2021 Herd Solutions Catalogue
The Better Herd Podcast
CRV’s latest bull team offers more than just high index. The 2021 line-up responds to farmer demand for genetic solutions to tackle challenges around the environment, herd efficiency and animal welfare.
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Dairy Women's Network Conference
The Better Herd Podcast
Together with Allflex, the DWN is this year bringing networking and professional development opportunities to the regions. They will be holding three one day events in Taupo, Queenstown and Ashburton.
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Reducing the use of antibiotics
The Better Herd Podcast
Mastitis can be a costly animal health condition and treatment often requires the use of antibiotics. With the growing demand for a reduction of antibiotic use on farms, it is increasingly important to have healthier herds with a lower incidence of mastitis.
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Reducing our carbon footprint
The Better Herd Podcast
DairyNZ and AgResearch have jointly released findings from a study that shows New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest on-farm carbon footprint.
info_outlineUniversity research has shown that the stronger the intensity of a cow’s estrous (heat), the better chance she has of holding her pregnancy.
These findings could help New Zealand dairy farmers improve the fertility of their herd by having a heat detection plan in place to ensure animals are put up for AI when their estrous intensity is at its strongest.
Join Rosanna Dickson as she chats with Dr Ky Pohler from Texas A&M University about his findings and how New Zealand farmers can ensure they are mating their cows at the right time.