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Natalie Hughes

Fonterra’s Co-Operative Difference Overview (animal aspects), Michael Shallcrass

This presentation by Michael Shallcrass gives a comprehensive yet succinct explanation of the Co-Operative Difference, a framework on which producers are incentivised to manage environmental, social and governance standards in line with Co-operative expectations. Of interest to members of the NZARN is the focus on winter grazing management, and the framework around nutrition, welfare and

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Animal Welfare
Natalie Hughes

New science in facial eczema, Dr. Emma Cuttance

Dr. Emma Cuttance from VetEnt shares the latest New Zealand research information that has been carried out for the passed several years focusing on facial eczema. She showcases the impact of GGT levels on milk production and the risk of high GGT levels in consecutive years. Emma shares the impact of zinc delivery methods on

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Sheep Meat & Wool Production
Natalie Hughes

Lamb rearing in dairy sheep systems. Sue McCoard

Sue talks about the importance of good lamb rearing and its effects on lifetime performance of the lamb. This is a multi-factorial approach involving genetics, environment and people and discusses the year-round feeding program in a range of farming systems. Sue discusses natural versus artificial rearing and the key feeding phases from liquid onto solid

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Feed Stuffs
Natalie Hughes

Can we have our cake and eat it too? – Designing systems that meet multiple bottom lines. Ian Williams

Nutrition is just one component of the wider farm system. Ian Williams provided a ‘big picture’ view of on-farm requirements around environmental requirements. The importance of profit remains central to all farm businesses when systems change to address future legislative requirements. Ian demonstrated how alternate land uses may feature in the future including annual maize

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