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As we approach the summer months, not only does the weather heat up but so does the competitive season for horses. Whatever discipline your horse competes in, the general stress level through exertion can be compounded by the effects of heat in terms of temperature and humidity. Once the environment is above a specific temperature […]
Cereals provide tremendous flexibility for silage makers – they can be sown in autumn or spring and can be harvested at a range of growth stages from chopping green at the boot stage (before seed head emergence) to cutting whole crop cereals at the cheesy dough stage (when the cereal grain has the consistency of […]
We enjoyed running a GoodYarn workshop with the Nutritech team in September. Our facilitator, Igor Gerritsen, spent three hours with Nutritech staff in an interactive workshop which improves participants’ awareness of the signs that someone may need help or support with their mental health, builds their confidence to have a conversation with that person, and […]
Long before milk production or growth rates are affected, heat stress can be detected and recognised by changes in animal behaviour and or cow wearable technologies. Detecting the signs of heat stress as early as possible and implementing strategies to alleviate the adverse effects of heat stress will help maintain post-peak production and optimal animal […]
Heat stress negatively affects both animal welfare and production. The heat stress an animal experiences is a combination of temperature, humidity, solar radiation and air flow. It is important to provide shade, fresh clean water and optimal nutrition to help support livestock during times of heat stress. Heat Stress in New Zealand While New Zealand […]
MAGNIVA® Platinum significantly improves the quality and aerobic stability of silage prone to heating, for example, high dry matter grass silage, wholecrop and maize silages. Cool silage means less dry matter loss, more metabolisable energy retained, less spoilage, and fewer mycotoxins resulting from lower yeast and mould activity. Using MAGNIVA® Platinum it is safe to […]
The Food Price Index (Eggs) Report distributed by the Egg Producers Federation (EPF) shows a continuing reduction in the number of birds in lay. This trend suggests, among other factors, that we are holding birds in lay for longer to extend their life cycle. As a result, maintaining egg production and in particular, egg shell […]
Heifers are the future of the herd and whilst they are often referred to as the most important animals on the farm, it can sometimes be a case of “out of sight, out of mind”. However, it is important to keep them top of mind, even if they are not seen every day. Our calves […]
With feed prices at their highest and most volatile we have seen them in some time it is imperative, now more than ever, that farm businesses recognize the value of silages and home-grown feed. This value comes from both security of supply as well as the economic value of quality silage relative to other feed […]
An innovative approach to transition management proves just the trick to restoring freshly-calved cows to full health and production, says Canterbury farmer Kieran McDonald. Kieran McDonald, who contract milks for Peter and Kirsty Schouten on one of their high producing herds in Eyrewell, Canterbury and has been using NutriMin®Springer Cow Balancer in his herd for […]
