The Better Herd Podcast

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Better Cows - myDNA 09/19/2022

Better Cows - myDNA CRV's myDNA Product Manager Anna Morrow and Hawera dairy farmer Hayden Lawrence discuss the benefits of DNA testing dairy herds. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/24413598

Using breeding to achieve your farming goals 05/20/2022

Using breeding to achieve your farming goals 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/23172980

Facial Eczema 02/14/2022

Facial Eczema 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/22129799

Flexible Milking 07/26/2021

Flexible Milking 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/19928258

Driving genetic gains using sorted semen 06/10/2021

Driving genetic gains using sorted semen Breeding for increased numbers of heifers has become popular for dairy farmers wanting more from their top cows. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/19435622

The latest on animal evaluation 05/05/2021

The latest on animal evaluation NZAEL manager Brian Wickham gives us an update on the new animal evaluation system and what dairy farmers can expect over the coming months. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/18981902

2021 Herd Solutions Catalogue 04/12/2021

2021 Herd Solutions Catalogue 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/18686012

Dairy Women's Network Conference 03/26/2021

Dairy Women's Network Conference 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/18474203

Reducing the use of antibiotics 03/18/2021

Reducing the use of antibiotics 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/18372275

Reducing our carbon footprint 02/18/2021

Reducing our carbon footprint 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. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/17992430

NAIT 12/16/2020

NAIT NAIT is New Zealand’s animal identification and tracing system for cattle and deer. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/17213555

Pregnancy testing for better decision-making 11/29/2020

Pregnancy testing for better decision-making Getting cows in calf is a critical part of dairy farming. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/16971434

Future proofing with Polled genetics 11/15/2020

Future proofing with Polled genetics Forward thinking dairy farmers are breeding hornless animals to future proof their business. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/16593932

Increasing fertility by decreasing pregnancy loss 11/01/2020

Increasing fertility by decreasing pregnancy loss University research has shown that the stronger the intensity of a cow’s estrous (heat), the better chance she has of holding her pregnancy. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/16607705

Dairy Beef 07/29/2020

Dairy Beef For this podcast, we have brought together breeders of four different beef breeds – Hereford, Angus, Stabilizer and Belgian Blue. We’re going to learn more about their operations and things to consider when choosing the right breed for your farming operation. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/15393089

CRV launches myHERD for InSight Customers 07/19/2020

CRV launches myHERD for InSight Customers CRV’s new herd recording and farm management programme, myHERD is now available for CRV InSight customers. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/15267167

Progeny Testing 07/01/2020

Progeny Testing CRV’s Progeny Test (PT) farmers are the first to enjoy the genetic gains of superior sires. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/15034424

Global Sires 06/11/2020

Global Sires In this episode, we talk about global genetics, their suitability for NZ farming systems and the benefits for NZ farmers of using CRV’s global sires offering. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/14791004

How BCS influences reproductive performance 05/28/2020

How BCS influences reproductive performance Dairy cow fertility underpins the viability and productivity of every dairy business. So how do you determine the key management areas to focus on in order to maximise your herd's reproductive performance? /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/14608301

Angus Haslett - Taking the reins at CRV Global 05/19/2020

Angus Haslett - Taking the reins at CRV Global CRV Ambreed managing director Angus Haslett has officially taken over the reins as CEO of CRV’s global artificial breeding business. He is the company’s first ever international CEO. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/14488625

Making good decisions with myHERD 04/21/2020

Making good decisions with myHERD CRV Ambreed will be launching its new herd recording and management tool myHERD in June this year. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/14074697

Herd Solutions Catalogue Part 1 04/09/2020

Herd Solutions Catalogue Part 1 Sheryl Haitana talks to CRV’s Jon Lee and Peter van Elzakker about CRV’s latest bull portfolio, the standout sires for the coming season, and industry trends that have influenced CRV’s breeding offer to farmers. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/13915760

Herd Solutions Catalogue Part 2 04/09/2020

Herd Solutions Catalogue Part 2 Part 2: Sheryl Haitana talks to CRV’s Jon Lee and Peter van Elzakker about CRV’s latest bull portfolio, the standout sires for the coming season, and industry trends that have influenced CRV’s breeding offer to farmers. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/13915856

Let's talk animal evaluation 03/24/2020

Let's talk animal evaluation Sheryl Haitana talks to CRV’s Jon Lee and NZAEL’s Brian Wickham about the new genetic evaluation system for dairy cattle and what the changes mean for farmers. /episode/index/show/crvambreed/id/13651481

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