Heat stress

Heat stress

Heat stress Dairy UP’s P2d Heat Stress project is uncovering the most effective ways to prevent or minimise the effects of hot, humid weather on dairy cows. Our team is monitoring 15 intensive and 15 pasture-based herds to measure the effects of heat mitigation...
Congratulations Colin Thompson

Congratulations Colin Thompson

Congratulations Colin Thompson Long term research collaborator, Colin Thompson (Silvermere Holsteins, Cowra NSW) received the 2023 Dairy Science Award for his significant contribution to the dairy industry. The Thompson family and staff have shared their farm, herd...
Dairy UP students shine

Dairy UP students shine

Dairy UP students shine Congratulations to two Dairy UP PhD students who received awards at the DRF Symposium Emerging Scientist Competition. Alice Shirley (left) took out the overall People’s Choice Award for her presentation Revealing the diversity in response to...
Prof Trethowan receives Farrer medal

Prof Trethowan receives Farrer medal

Prof Trethowan receives Farrer medal Professor Trethowan received the 2023 Farrer Memorial Medal at an event hosted by The University of Sydney on Thursday 16 November, where he also delivered the traditional winner’s oration. Richard leads P1c Kikuyu...
Symposium highlights

Symposium highlights

Symposium highlights Dairy UP research featured strongly at this year’s Dairy Research Foundation Symposium which was held at the University of Sydney’s Camden campus and Corstorphine Farm on November 7-8. More than 200 people heard from an impressive array of...