Have you ever needed the facts on cow nutrition requirements, the dry matter percentage of mature maize, or average pasture growth data for your region, but you can’t remember where to find it? Facts and Figures may have just what you’re after! Download/order the complete guide above, or access the individual chapters below.
Chapter 1: People
Dairy farming is about people and our dairy farms need to be enjoyable, safe and rewarding places to work.
Chapter 2: Business
Good financial management provides more control and more choice.
Chapter 3: Pasture-based production systems
Excellence in pasture management and feed budgeting is required for retaining New Zealand’s competitive advantage in dairying.
Chapter 4: Cow feed requirements
Determine what energy is required and when to allocate just enough feed, not too much or too little, from using the information in the following pages.
Chapter 5: Nutrition
The nutritional characteristics of pasture and other commonly used feeds, and the advantages and disadvantages of their use.
Chapter 6: Using supplementary feeds profitably
Determine whether supplements other than pasture can be used to improve profitability.
Chapter 7: Animals
Important information for managing a herd. Body condition score targets, breeding dates, calf rearing, animal health and welfare requirements.
Chapter 8: Milk
Udder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability. Every farm stands to gain from less mastitis.
Chapter 9: Fertiliser
Good knowledge of your farm’s soils and intelligent use of fertilisers can save valuable dollars.
Chapter 10: Effluent
Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production, and reduces fertiliser costs.
Chapter 11: Farm infrastructure
Recommended dimensions and management tips for farm infrastructure such as feed and stand-off pads, tracks, water supply, milking sheds, and yards.
