Solving bobbies

Dairy farmers wishing to phase out bobby calves will need to raise animals that will compete with other land uses. Sheryl Haitana reports.

Pamu is now rearing more than 50% of its calves born on the dairy farms, with a target to get to 75% in the next three years, and 100% by 2030.

Calving ease and the animal’s value through the chain to end market are major considerations in the drive to reduce bobby calf numbers for Waikato’s Owl Farm. Louise Hanlon reports.

Using proven beef sires over dairy cows adds value to surplus calves, AgFirst Agribusiness Consultant Bob Thomson writes.

A Mid-Canterbury dairy farm, with connections to Synlait, is tackling the bobby calf issue with a beef twist. Anne Lee reports.

The team at Odeon restaurant have whipped up a delicious recipe for BBQ Veal Ribeye Chop with house mustard and spiced jus

The aim of a pasture-raised veal system is to give calves great lives and keep rearing as close to nature as possible, Anne Lee writes.

A scientist with an agricultural background believes he has an answer to the glut of bobby calves. By Ashley Smith.

Calving half a herd in alternate years could reduce workloads onfarm. Anne Lee reporrts..

Dairy beef animals have to be the most efficient animals possible and genetics is a key factor. By Sheryl Haitana.