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.
info_outline Using breeding to achieve your farming goalsThe 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.
info_outline Facial EczemaThe 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.
info_outline Flexible MilkingThe 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.
info_outline Driving genetic gains using sorted semenThe Better Herd Podcast
Breeding for increased numbers of heifers has become popular for dairy farmers wanting more from their top cows.
info_outline The latest on animal evaluationThe 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.
info_outline 2021 Herd Solutions CatalogueThe 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.
info_outline Dairy Women's Network ConferenceThe 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.
info_outline Reducing the use of antibioticsThe 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.
info_outline Reducing our carbon footprintThe 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_outlineGetting cows in calf is a critical part of dairy farming.
Pregnancy testing can provide you with valuable information to help you make good management decisions about what needs to happen and when.
Determining the pregnancy status of your herd via milk can be done as part of your CRV herd test.
Listen to DairyNZ animal and feed developer, Sam Tennent, and CRV herd testing manager Mark Redgate to find out more.