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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 … Read more

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Kevin and Cherie Van Der Poel - Allflex customers
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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 … Read more

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Pohuetai Staff - Allflex Customer Stories
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Detailed history building for top Tararua flock

At a glance Daniel PreeceLocation: Pohuetai Farms, Easy of Dannervirke 2174ha (1970ha effective) breeding, finishing and trading property Challenges Benefits Background The business is 2174ha (1970ha effective) breeding, finishing and trading property on Otope Road, East of Dannervirke. It has been owned by the Knight family for 135 years. As well as carrying 528 R1 bulls, … Read more

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