Monitoring

Kevin and Cherie Van Der Poel - Allflex customers

Monitoring collars promote removal of tail paint, scratches and bulls

At a glance Kevin and Cherie van der PoelAlkemade Dairies LtdLocation: Ohaupo, Waikato 400 milking cows, Kiwi Cross (Holstein and Jersey) Challenges Benefits Background Alkemade Dairies Limited in Ohaupo, Waikato, was acquired in 2015 by Kevin and Cherie van der Poel after many years dairy farming in New Zealand and the US. They continue to maintain […]

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Dairy Cows with collars

Accurate heat detection equals less empties for 650 cow dairy farm

At a glance Location: Isla Bank Herd Size: Approx. 650 Dairy Cows Farm Size: 480ha Herd Breakdown: 650 Holstein Friesians Challenges Benefits Background Cathy and Owen run spilt-calving, on their Southland dairy farm. Their 650 Holstein Fresians allow them to supply Fonterra year-round. However, it also means they are calving for a total of 20 […]

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