Join us for a conversation with Farm Source Milk Programme Lead, Daniel Heine and FIL National Sales Manager and industry veteran Colin May on managing your udder health through the start of the season, and the greater impact this has on somatic cell count (SCC).

We discuss common misconceptions about SCC and milk quality, teat care through the season and what you can do at the start of the season to set your herd up for success. This session was recorded in 2022 as part of a live farmer Q&A series.

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Facial Eczema is one of NZ's most challenging ruminant animal diseases. It is also one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed. It is a dangerous liver disease, causing pain and stress to cows and a significant drop in production – which can force you to dry off up to 60 days early. The disease is hard to detect as by the time you can see the physical symptoms it’s too late and subclinical damage could already be impacting your herd.

This episode is from a recent live conversation with Farm Source Senior Veterinarian Manager Mike Shallcrass, and Seales Winslow Consultant Nutritionist Paul Sharpe. We discuss zinc dosing and the merits of the different methods available, and we want to hear from you on how you manage your herd zinc intake.

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Facial Eczema is one of NZ's most challenging ruminant animal diseases. It is also one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed.

This episode is a recent live conversation with Veterinarian and Head of Epivets Emma Cuttance and Project Manager and Farm Source Milk R&D Project Manager Paul Jamieson on Facial Eczema and our exclusive Fonterra Supplier service ZincCheck. We discuss the subclinical signs of FE, the development of ZincCheck and key findings from year one, as well as spore count measurement.

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In this episode we are joined by Ian Tarbotton​, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Science Extension Manager and Neville Knight, Farm Source Southland Technical Sales Rep to discuss the details on soil health and the Soil Health Check now available through Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

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In this episode we sit down with Farm Source Environment Programme Lead Kirsti Lovie to discuss the updates to the latest Farm Insights Report and how farmers can use their report on-farm.

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In this episode we talk to Dr Charlotte Westwood, veterinary nutritionist based with the PGG Wrightson Seeds team at Kimihia Research Centre, Canterbury, about the results from some recent Waikato research comparing milk response to different crop types.  

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In this episode we talk to Manawatu farmer Mike Collis about his experience using AgriSea biostimulants in a conventional farming system, how he uses it to meet his productivity and profitability goals.

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Join us for a conversation with Farm Source Canterbury Technical Ag Specialist Russell Hamilton and Barenbrug’s Agronomy Specialist Jen Corkran on the merits of farm grown feed.

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Tune in to hear from Pioneer Brand Products Farm System Manager Wade Bell and Farm Source Waikato Technical Ag Specialist Jarno Sammet on why maize is the crop of choice for many farmers across the country – and not just in the Waikato!

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Find out how you can drive productivity and profitability by using seaweed based products on your farm. Clare Bradley, Science Research and Development General Manager at AgriSea NZ Seaweed Ltd talks to our Farm Source Focus host Sarah Perriam about AgriSea NZ Seaweed Ltd Dairy Farm Nutrition which is now available at Farm Source.

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