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On the move: Reducing stress during transport | Ep. 94
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You put a lot of care into your cows, so it’s only natural to want the best for them - even when they leave the farm. But do you know what happens once they’re on the truck? And are you confident they’re set up for a smooth journey?
In this episode, we’re talking about simple, practical ways to help your cull cows travel well. Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key things that make a big difference. They also explain what happens beyond the farm gate and why good preparation matters.
Transport can be tough on cows, but with a few easy steps, you can help them arrive in good shape. Tune in to hear what farmers are already doing and pick up some practical tips to make transport easier on your cows.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What does the data show about how farmers are preparing cows for transport? (00:05:08)
3. What are the trends from the past six years of research? (00:07:51)
4. What happens beyond the farm gate? (00:10:06)
5. What are the biggest risks for cows during transport and how can we set them up for a smooth trip? (00:14:27)
6. Simple ways to set your cows up for a safe journey (00:18:02)
7. Practical tips from farmer to make it easier (00:20:13)
8. Episode summary (00:24:20)
109 episodes
Manage episode 469687125 series 2979744
You put a lot of care into your cows, so it’s only natural to want the best for them - even when they leave the farm. But do you know what happens once they’re on the truck? And are you confident they’re set up for a smooth journey?
In this episode, we’re talking about simple, practical ways to help your cull cows travel well. Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key things that make a big difference. They also explain what happens beyond the farm gate and why good preparation matters.
Transport can be tough on cows, but with a few easy steps, you can help them arrive in good shape. Tune in to hear what farmers are already doing and pick up some practical tips to make transport easier on your cows.
Useful links
Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]
Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates:
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What does the data show about how farmers are preparing cows for transport? (00:05:08)
3. What are the trends from the past six years of research? (00:07:51)
4. What happens beyond the farm gate? (00:10:06)
5. What are the biggest risks for cows during transport and how can we set them up for a smooth trip? (00:14:27)
6. Simple ways to set your cows up for a safe journey (00:18:02)
7. Practical tips from farmer to make it easier (00:20:13)
8. Episode summary (00:24:20)
109 episodes
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