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Can ruminant methane be reduced by genetic selection, vaccines or feeding seaweed? Garry Waghorn
Gary discussed three methodologies currently being worked on as mitigation strategies for methane reduction: Genetics Certain sheep have been identified as having low methane emisions. These are also sheep whtat are low yielding so there is a trade-off with performance. This is explained that lower performance comes from lower VFA production so less energy for
Overseer Modelling Case Study – Alastair Taylor
This active run through of Overseer included demo software that was not public at the time of the session. Alastair takes a step by step approach to showcase how the FM programme functions, what information to put into each section and the latest in easy to use features. Highlighting that in the “Overview” section there
Feed Testing, A Lab Tour – Fiona Calvert, Hill Laboratories
The method is very important and cannot be over-looked.
Precision Dairy Monitoring Opportunities and Challenges – Dr. Jeffery Bewley
Analytics is the next scientific breakthrough.
What’s new with Fibre Analysis and the Benefits – Jakob Kleinmans, PhD Agric. Science
Fibre is important in the ruminant diet, however with increasing fibre in the diet comes a decrease in energy which impacts on production. In high performance animals it is hard to satisfy both the high energy requirements to support milk production and get enough physically effective fibre in the diet to support rumen health. In
Demystifying the New Freshwater Regulations – Adrian Brocksopp, Principal Consultant – Ravensdown
The new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (Aug 2020) (NPS) sets out the objectives and polices for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. It provides direction and is implemented through regional and district plans. There are different speeds of implementation for different councils. The new NPS sets tougher national bottom lines.
