Bypass Fats – More Than ME Traditionally used as a concentrated metabolisable energy (ME) source, bypass fats are a highly flexible way to boost your herd’s energy at this time of the year. Take Golden Flake® for example – it contains 37MJME/kgDM, compared to most other feeds and pasture that range from 10-13MJME/kgDM. A typical […]
Loose Manure and Lameness, how are they linked? Loose, and often bubbly manure occurs on a lot of farms when pasture undergoes its spring and autumn “flush”. But just because it is common does not mean that it is normal. If we think about what loose or bubbly manure is telling us….. it is […]
Mating time is a critical window to improve productivity and efficiency. Optimising reproductive health now can mean more successful pregnancies, lower empty rates, fewer complications and better overall performance. Nutritech’s AquaTrace® Mating Pack and Mating Top-Up Liquid are scientifically formulated to support reproductive performance and immune health in dairy cows and bulls during the critical […]
Feeding for Flexibility: NEXULIN® and LIPOEN+® Help Dairy Cows Cope with Early Lactation Stress Improving metabolic flexibility. A dairy cow’s ability to adapt energy use to meet shifting demands is becoming a foundation of modern herd management. Cows that adapt more efficiently to energy deficits early in lactation tend to be healthier, more productive, and […]
Building Better Calves: Nutritech’s 2025 Calf Range Delivers Performance and Profitability Raising strong, healthy calves is the cornerstone of a productive and profitable Dairy or Beef operation. Nutritech’s newly updated Calf Range is designed to help farmers rear robust calves with optimal health, growth, and lifetime performance – whether for dairy or beef systems. At […]
Hannes and Lyzanne du Plessis – On their farming journey and helping others to achieve their goals. “We came to New Zealand from South Africa in 2003 with a baby, a suitcase, and $20. Hannes started as a Farm Assistant, and within five years, we had worked our way up to Lower Order Sharemilkers. Since […]
There are many product options when it comes to supplementing dairy cows, which can make it difficult to choose what to use. This is where “off the shelf” products such as HiTrace5® or AquaTrace5® Hoof n Udder have been useful and have been successfully used on many dairy farms over the years. However, there can […]
Microbial Bedding Conditioner Shown to Support Udder Health and Reduce Mastitis Risk. The dry period is a critical phase in a cow’s lactation cycle. New intramammary infections often occur due to changes in the udder environment and reduced bacteria flushing. Maintaining a clean, biologically balanced bedding surface is essential to reducing environmental mastitis risk during […]
Managing Fodder Beet feeding in Autumn for optimal production and animal health. It is well known that the gradual introduction of Fodder Beet (FB) into the diet of lactating dairy cows in Autumn is critical to maintaining milk production and preventing rumen acidosis. But, even in experienced and motivated operations, some cows may still experience […]
Congratulations to Kuljeet Singh (KJ) for Reaching the New Zealand Dairy Industry – Canterbury/North Otago Awards Finals! Kuljeet Singh (KJ) has earned a place in the final round of the prestigious New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (Canterbury/North Otago region), recognising his dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellent farm management. Managing a herd of 730 cows […]
