Guest WriterJul 31, 20196 minCan measures of the cannon bone in cows predict the structure of the shoulder bone?Humeral fractures are an important issue in the NZ dairy sector. The cause of fractures are not yet fully understood.
Rhiannon HandcockJul 17, 20195 minEffects of milk allowance on growth and behaviour of dairy calvesWhat were the differences in growth and intake if dairy calves were fed low, high or ad lib milk allowances using automatic feeders?
Rhiannon HandcockJul 4, 20196 minReproduction, hormonal treatments and artificial inseminationFour papers on farmer attitudes, reproductive performance of dairy cows if treated with single or double PG+P4 and AI only in heifers.
Rhiannon HandcockJun 1, 20194 minDairy heifers: does it matter if they drop below target weight over winter?Recent research suggests a small drop below target in winter may not be an issue as long as they meet their pre-mating target weight.