Tune in to Episode 80 of Talking Dairy, where DairyNZ Senior Scientist Dawn Dalley shares 15 years of research and practical tips to help you manage and ensure your cows thrive during the challenging winter months.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:26 - Dawn Dalley's background in dairy, science and research
1:27 - The key challenges for cows during winter
2:23 - A summary of key research findings on paddock-based wintering
4:52 - How to protect critical source areas
8:15 - About the Southern Dairy Hub and good winter management practices
9:37 - What winter management practices changed at the Southern Dairy Hub as a result of the research
11:38 - How does the research from Southern Dairy Hub apply to farms in other regions
13:40 - How to prepare your farm team for winter
15:56 - Advice for caring for cows in extended wet weather
17:41 - Adverse climate events and how farmers are preparing for these
19:33 - How the research has impacted improvements to wintering cows on dairy farms in NZ
21:44 - Where to find more information on winter management practices
