Taranaki dairy farmer’s herd home investment boosts milk production
A Taranaki dairy farmer has invested half a million dollars in a herd home for cows, extending his milking season and increasing milk solids output.
A Taranaki dairy farmer has built a herd home for his cows at significant expense, which allows him to milk for an additional month each year. The investment in cow comfort has also resulted in a substantial increase in milk solids production. The initiative demonstrates how improved animal welfare facilities can translate into measurable productivity gains on the farm.
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Country Life: Taranaki dairy farm's herd home
Spending an extra half a million dollars building a herd home for his cows means Paul Kuriger can milk for an extra month.
NZ Herald
Taranaki dairy farm lifts milk solids by 30,000kg with herd home
A big investment in cow comfort is paying off in more ways than one.