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Ep 20 - NEW SERIES Ep 2: Using springer feed data to unlock performance
August 3, 2026 · 36 minIn this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi looks at how feed and herbage testing can help farmers plan springer cow diets and improve transition outcomes. Shaun explains what to test, when to collect samples and how to interpret…
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Ep 19 - NEW SERIES Ep 1 - Unlocking your farm's potential with data
July 27, 2026 · 21 minWhat does a successful transition look like, and how can farm data help you see whether cows are on track? In the first episode of our new series about using springer and transition cow data, Shaun Balemi outlines six measures of…
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December 1, 2025 · 44 minIf you’ve ever wished your cows could tell you they’re crook before they crash with milk fever or mastitis, this one’s for you. Shaun sits down with SmaXtec NZ country manager Jeff Hill and Canterbury sharemilker Sara to unpack how…
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