Rhiannon HandcockApr 8, 20206 minWere there benefits to yard weaning beef calves? If calves are yard weaned, are there weight or behavioural benefits compared with traditional paddock weaning?
Guest WriterMar 18, 20204 minDifferences in lambing performance between ewes and hoggetsAre there differences in lambing performance of mature ewes and hoggets when bred to the same rams?
Isabel VialouxDec 18, 20194 minProfit based on lamb growthDoes increasing lamb weaning weight or post-weaning growth rate increase farm profit?
Rhiannon HandcockDec 11, 20195 minNZ Dairy Heifers: snapshot of weight and milk productionBaseline data on average weights and milk production of 5 breed groups of NZ dairy heifers ranging from more to less Friesian or Jersey.
Isabel VialouxDec 4, 20194 minLamb growth on plantain, chicory and pasture mixesCan chicory and plantain mixes be used to increase lamb growth rates during summer?
Rhiannon HandcockNov 6, 20196 minSummer forage options for dairy heifersA dairy heifer's first summer is where she begins to fall behind in growth rates. What forages can be used to improve heifer growth?