When it comes to breeding more efficient cows, why is genetic gain so important and how can NZAEL’s online tools help? Join us as we talk to Rhiannon Handcock DairyNZ’s NZAEL scientist and dairy farmer Michelle Burgess, about the latest in dairy genetics and animal evaluation.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Introduction to DairyNZ NZAEL Scientist Rhiannon Handcock
1:32 - NZAEL role and purpose
2:35 - Michelle Burgess shares her interest in breeding and career to date
5:00 - NZAEL panel and purpose explained
6:08 - Michelle provides an overview of her breeding strategy on farm
10:48 - Overview of NZAEL tools and how they can be used
13:00 - Michelle’s selection process for bulls
14:57 - Michelle provides an insight into the mating season and her management process
15:38 - Value in accurate record keeping during calving
18:56 - Insight into how Michelle ensures accurate recording keeping during calving
22:37 - Mismothering average explained
23:20 - Latest updates on NZAEL and genetic improvements across NZ
26:09 - Episode summary