NZARN News
Sarah Pain – Sheep feed preferences for NZ native shrubs
Sarah completed her undergraduate and postgraduate study at the University of Adelaide, in South Australia. Sarah worked as a lecturer at the University of Adelaide prior to moving to New Zealand in 2008 to take a lecturing position at Massey
Clive Bingham – Reproduction and GHG modelling
Clive discusses the effects of reproductive performance on GHG emissions through modelling. With Farmax he shows how with improvement or changes in reproduction or the 6 week calving rate, replacement rate and stocking rate, the emissions target can be reached
Laura Pattie – Milk synthesis, nutrition and milk docket
Laura graduated Bachelor of Veterinary Science with Distinction from Massey University and is a member of the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Sciences in Ruminant Nutrition. She worked as a farm veterinarian for 10 years before joining PGG Wrightson
Amelia Almeida – Whenua Haumanu regenerative agriculture project
Dr. Amelia Almeida is committed to advancing sustainable ruminant production systems and enhancing feed efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Dedicated to fostering innovation and resilience in the next generation of animal scientists at Massey University. Her current research focuses on
Nicola Schreurs – Animal nutrition and meat quality
Sarah kicked off defining carcass quality verses meat quality. Where classification characteristics associated with greater saleable meat yields and premium prices (weight, shape, fatness etc) verses how good the meat is. In regard to colour, palatability and nutritive values. Consumers
Ajmal Khan – Effect of nutrition on the development and performance of calves
Dr Ajmal Khan gave a very engaging talk on calf rearing. The talk began by setting the scene on the challenges around calf rearing and reviewed the current state of knowledge. Particular attention was given to colostrum management including the
