by gncfeedsnzdev | Aug 29, 2021 | Tech Notes
A kind Autumn and early Spring has seen many farmers off to a great start. Right now, however, many have experienced a slight check with the change in grass quality and weather conditions. Speculating ‘why the dip’ can often be oversimplified, so why not eliminate the...
by gncfeedsnzdev | Aug 29, 2021 | Tech Notes
As we move into Jan, Feb and March the hot days of summer will challenge our dairy cows. Changes to the diets can help manage the stresses of heat and humidity. When cows actually feel heat stress it’s a function of heat and humidity. In very dry conditions, 10% to...
by gncfeedsnzdev | Aug 29, 2021 | Tech Notes
A kind Autumn and early Spring has seen many farmers off to a great start. Right now, however, many have experienced a slight check with the change in grass quality and weather conditions. Speculating ‘why the dip’ can often be oversimplified, so why not eliminate the...
by gncfeedsnzdev | Aug 29, 2021 | Tech Notes
‘Transitioning’ a cow is something that happens throughout the whole season as feeds change and cow’s requirements change. The pre-calving transition period presents one of the most important opportunities to substantially affect the subsequent lactation, including...
by gncfeedsnzdev | Aug 29, 2021 | Tech Notes
From now the 12/02/2021 to end of May there are still 108 days and that still leaves 6 weeks rest when dry for the earliest calvers if calving in middle of July. 108 days at 1.5kgms is potentially 162kgms/cow and at $7.20 is $1,166/cow. For the average farm of 300...
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