Rhiannon HandcockMar 24, 20205 minDrying-off: To seal or not to seal?Teat sealing at dry-off was associated with a reduction in the incidence of clinical mastitis compared with no treatment at dry-off.
Rhiannon HandcockMar 11, 20204 minDoes the timing of feeding maize silage have an impact on milk production?Is the timing of when maize silage is fed in relation to the grazing period important?
Rhiannon HandcockFeb 26, 20204 minDoes milk production differ for cows milked Once- or Twice-A-Day?Dairy farming in NZ traditionally uses TAD milking, however OAD milking is more and more common. What are the milk production differences?
Rhiannon HandcockJul 2, 20197 minMastitis and AntimicrobialsFour papers on research around mastitis, dry cow therapy, herd tests and teat seal.
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.