Dr Emma Cuttance has been key in the recent research carried out in NZ for facial eczema (FE). Within her presentation, she walks through the impact of FE, the damage caused by FE going untreated, and the reliability of treatment options. NZARN members a copy of the presentation is available below if you are logged
Lance kick started the session with an over view of the GIT, and the impact of how overall health can stem from the GIT. He discusses the thickness of the rumen which can be > 10 layers thick, compared the intestinal wall which is much thinner. The intestinal track has adaptations to increase the nutrient
Katie Saunders, previously worked with Dairy NZ, shared an overview of how the lameness calculator functions. The cost of lameness is beyond the inital drop in milk production. Katie shares how lameness the short term pain relief NZARN members a copy of the presentation is available below if you are logged in. Non-members looking for
Dr Megan Abeyta recently completed her PhD under the supervision of Lance Baumgard focused on the impact of inflammation. To set the scene, Dr. Abeyta outlines the importance of the GIT in every animal. With 70% of the immune system located in the GIT, any damage to the protection barrier throughout the track can lead
Claire Phyn, senior scientist at DairyNZ presented about an 8 year research programme funded by MBIE and NZ dairy farmers through DairyNZ Inc. It aimed to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity. Claire reported about 1. Effect of carbohydrate type (starch vs fibre) on reproduction 2. Hyperketonaemia (subclinical ketosis) and 3. Feeding synthetic zeolite pre-calving
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This presentation covers the potential for protein supply, feed quality and bio-active forages to reduce reliance on anthelmintic drenches.
DairyNZ have set up a 7 year multidisciplinary R&D programme; looking for solutions to improve fertility and lifetime productivity in dairy herds.
In the 1970’s in mid-west US, most cows were kept in tie stall barns where physical contact between cows and the spread of M bovis were very limited. The death rate of young calves was reduced with the move to individual hutches and no physical contact, and pasteurising milk. In the 1980’s if mastitis didn’t
Mycoplasma bovis, a bacterium causing illness in cattle but not infecting humans. There is no food safety or trade issue from it being present in NZ.
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