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P9b Monitoring heat load in milk
Dairy UP’s P9b project is researching the value of a modified ELISA test using milk samples to monitor heat load in dairy cows.
Managing cows in hot, humid weather
With summer in full force, many dairy farmers around the country are looking for ways to manage cows in hot, humid weather.
Preparing for bushfires
With the fire season coming up, it’s worth working through Dairy Australia’s bushfire toolkit and Dairy Farm Fire plan.
Longevity
Dairy UP’s P2a Longevity project aims to keep the best cows in herds for longer by predicting and preventing diseases that contribute to early culling.
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.
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.
Dairy UP students shine
Congratulations to two Dairy UP PhD students who received awards at the DRF Symposium Emerging Scientist Competition.
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.
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.
Seeking DNA donations
As part of the Dairy UP subprogram P1c, we are conducting a DNA survey of kikuyu pastures across southeastern Australia. The purpose of the study is to the evaluate kikuyu varietal diversity across the landscape.
Dairy UP abroad
The Dairy UP message has spread far and wide, with Dr John Penry and PhD student David Sheedy attending the recent ADFA Discovery Conference on Dairy Cattle Lifespan at Itasca, Illinois.
DATA is king!
Dairy UP’s P6 project, led by A/Prof Cameron Clark from Sydney University (pictured), is exploring ways to use existing farm, climate and industry data to develop ways to monitor cows and systems to help farmers make better decisions, for example about heat management, health and feeding.
Casino road trip
We were delighted with the attendance and discussion at the recent Dairy UP road trip.
Milk as a monitoring tool (P2c)
Bulk tank milk and herd test samples could soon provide a greater and cost-effective insight into dairy herd health.
Welcome Madison
Dairy UP recently welcomed Madison Luke to the team. She is the new research officer for our “Sustainable Partnership” project with NSW EPA.
Economics of intensification
Project P3 – Intensification of diary systems is now complete. The project aimed to provide information to help farmers to decide if transitioning to an intensive production/feeding system is a suitable investment for their circumstances.
Welcome Rafiq
We are delighted to welcome Dr Md Rafiq Islam to the Dairy UP team as Research Fellow, working directly on Dairy UP’s Project P4 – feedbase for intensive dairy systems.
Economics and risks of beef on dairy
Dan Armstrong has recently completed an analysis of the economics and risks for raising non-replacement calves in a dairy business.
2023 Key Achievements
Our 2023 Annual Highlights flyer shows just how much has been achieved this year.
September eNewsletter out now
Welcome to another Dairy UP e-news and this one is bursting with news!
It’s shaping up to be another tough season with the dry and early hot weather so we look forward to Dairy UP providing new ideas, tools, solutions, and applications that can help to manage the risks dairy farms face