We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy. Discover NZ's top proven bulls on the latest Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list update - helping …

The New Zealand dairy industry is based almost exclusively on cattle, with a population of 4.92 million milking cows in the 2019–20 season. [1] The income from dairy farming is now a major part of the New Zealand economy, becoming an NZ$ 13.4 billion industry by 2017.

In Northland, the major form of pastoral farming is beef cattle. In the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and West Coast regions, dairy cattle predominate. Through the rest of New Zealand, sheep farming is the major rural activity, with beef cattle farming in the hills and high country, and dairying increasing in Canterbury, Otago and Southland ...

New Zealand has long prided itself as a dairy nation. Dairy is the country’s biggest primary industry export earner, generating a revenue of around 23 billion New Zealand dollars.

2024年12月19日 · Discover the unique cattle breeds native to New Zealand. Learn about their characteristics, uses, and importance to the country's agriculture and economy.

New Zealand’s dairy industry continues to see a trend of declining cow and herd numbers. This year also saw a slight decrease in litres of milk and milksolids produced, with production affected by the impacts of Covid-19, climatic challenges, inflationary pressures and …

2021年9月14日 · New Zealand is renowned for its diverse range of dairy cow breeds, each selected for their specific attributes contributing to the nation’s robust dairy industry. When considering cow breeds best suited for dairy farming, factors such as milk yield, milk composition, adaptability to climate, and feed efficiency play pivotal roles.

2014年9月30日 · The main beef cow breeds comprise 47% Angus, 14% Hereford and 14% Angus x Hereford crosses, with the balance other breeds and crosses. About 71% of New Zealand’s beef cattle are in the North Island with 34% in the Auckland region and 25% on the East Coast while Canterbury and Westland have 18%.

In 2007 New Zealand had more than 4.2 million dairy cows producing over 15 billion litres of milk. The national dairy herd was made up of Holstein-Friesian (47%, although declining), Jersey (15%), Ayrshire (2%), and some minor breeds such as …

Angus cattle have been the most popular breed in New Zealand for many years, and comprised 21% of the national beef herd in 2006. The bulls are widely used in cross-breeding, and Angus or Angus-cross cattle account for about 33% of all beef breeding cows.