Episode 117 - DairyNZ's extended lactation study
Extended lactation is emerging as a potential option for dairy farmers looking to reduce labour pressure, improve flexibility and significantly cut the number of non-replacement calves being born each year. Anne Lee speaks with DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Paul Edwards about the research behind the system and the results emerging from farmlet trials at Scott Farm and a new study in Northland.
Host:
Anne Lee, Senior Journalist, Dairy Country
Guest:
Dr Paul Edwards, Senior Scientist, DairyNZ
Paul explains how a 24-month calving interval works in a pasture-based system, where half the herd calves…
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