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Young calves face many challenges when they transition from a monogastric into a ruminant in a very short amount of time. Born with a naïve immune system, fast diet transitions and exposure to diseases are the norm for these young calves! Add in mingling of mobs and sometimes transportation into the mix, it is no […]
Calves live on their bedding, so if it’s holding moisture, ammonia or bad bugs, it directly affects their health and growth. Getting quality bedding in place and keeping it dry and treated from the start right through to rearing, is critical for good results. EazyBed Dry introduces a fresh solution designed to help farmers […]
How Jesse and Renee introduced DanMix® Springer Cow Balancer into their system for a smoother calving season Mairoa Dairies, based in Central Plateau run by Jesse and Renee Huffam, is a self-contained dairy operation milking 2000 spring calving cows on a 1,760ha dairy platform. With extreme weather variables – from damp cold winters to extremely […]
Reproductive Problems and Dry Cows – how are they linked? It has once been said that a ‘repro problem is a dry cow problem’. What we do in the dry period has flow on effects for reproduction four months later. So the question is how, and why? Here are a few of the reasons: Over-conditioned […]
Why Customisation Matters Every farm is different – so why are so many mineral programmes the same? Differences in pasture, soil types, cow type, feed systems, and seasons mean your herd’s mineral requirements are constantly changing. Using a generic mineral mix can lead to: Paying for nutrients your farm doesn’t need Missing key deficiencies, therefore […]
Nexulin’ s role in reducing Ketosis Ketosis is a common problem among herds across New Zealand. When a cow ends up in a negative energy state post calving, she starts mobilising her fat stores and using them as an energy source, resulting in body condition loss. This negative energy balance often leads to reduced milk […]
Successful winter crop transitioning As we all know, with any change of diet (or transition), the microbes and the rumen papillae need time to adapt to the new ingredients, so that the digestion and absorption of nutrients keeps going well and also that there is no shortage or sudden overload either! During any feed […]
A technical approach to supporting NZ farmers Technical expertise, research and innovation have long been central to Nutritech’s product development and advisory services. From early work addressing mineral deficiencies through to the application of advanced nutrition software, Nutritech continues to invest in the tools, systems and people required to deliver practical advice that works on […]
The Role of Biotin in Reducing Lameness and Lifting Milk Production When a cow’s feet aren’t right, the rest of her won’t be either. Lame cows eat less, walk less, go off their milk, and are slower to cycle. While lameness is a complex and multi-factored condition, we know that nutrition from the inside-out can […]
When it comes to silage, oxygen is the enemy. Even small amounts entering the stack surface can trigger heating, mould growth, dry matter losses, and reduced feed quality. The top metre of your silage is the most vulnerable—and for many farms, it is also where the greatest and most costly waste occurs. Silostop®’s two-step system—Silostop® […]
