New Zealand
Master of Science - Veterinary Science, Animal Production Studies (Completed in 2020) BSc Honours degree in Animal and Pasture science - (Completed in 2018) Farm System Analysis is important in turning information into financial intelligence. The emphasis here is on cows and grass analysis, home grown feed calculations, key farm efficiency indicators and financial analysis. The purpose of Farm System Planning is to optimise the farm system. Annual farm planning involves determining optimum stocking rate, feed budgets and appropriate level of supplementary feeding. Pasture management with a customized spring rotation planner and autumn management plan is important. Winter feed budgets, diets and area for crops are also calculated. Transforming the farm plans into annual financial budgets is an important function. Developing full business plans are further enhancements to our services. This information can be used successfully to report to financial institutions. We pride ourselves in expert nutritional services. Through effective pasture management, transition diets to prevent metabolic problems, ration balancing and cost effective supplementation, we can improve animal health and reproductive performance. We have over 25 years experience in hybrid systems including housed cows. We favour a hands-on consulting service with on-farm visits to monitor results. Emphasis is on observing cow signals and milk data, body condition scoring and adjusting management decisions. Monitoring financials are included where needed. All visits are followed by a comprehensive report which is often used to update financial institutions. DNMS provides training and support tailored to the client’s specific requirements. This can include modules like; understanding nutrition, maximising pasture utilisation, profitable use of supplements, understanding local research and optimising the farm system in order to maximise profit. The technical level of training is adapted to the level of the staff making it easy to understand. DNMS can also assist field staff with farm visits and problem solving.
Animal Nutrition Management Financial management Milking machine technician NZMPTA qualified