
myCOW: Dairy nutrition, cow health & practical NZ farming advice Want to get more milk from your feed? The myCOW Podcast, hosted by Shaun Balemi M.Sc NZARN, is your go-to podcast for practical, science-backed insights that help improve dairy herd performance. Tune in for expert episodes on mineral supplementation, early lactation, heat stress, cow fertility, transition feeding, and milk production... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi looks at the visual cues springer cows, colostrum cows, and fresh cows can give farmers about stress, feed balance, metabolic health and recovery after calving.
Shaun explains what to look for in th... more
In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi looks at how blood testing can help farmers understand what is happening in springer cows, colostrum cows and milkers through transition and early lactation.
Shaun explains when to collect blood sam... more
In 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 results acro... more
What 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 transition success:... more
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The show centers on practical, science-backed dairy farming insights tailored to New Zealand operations. Episodes consistently cover data-driven herd management, mineral nutrition, transition care, cow health, and the use of wearable tech and on-farm sensors to inform decisions. NZ-specific challenges such as pasture management, seasonal lactation needs, and farm economics are common throughlines, with sponsor segments that contextualize actionable practices. A notable strength is the emphasis on turning data and observations into concrete on-farm actions, making it especially relevant for farmers, agronomists, and dairy professionals exploring tech-enabled improvements.
What stands out is the blend of hands-on farming experience with emer... more
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Recent guests on The myCOW Podcast include:
1. Baden Parr
2. Tangaroa Walker
3. Alastair Neville
4. Dr. Adam Geiger
5. Matthew McDonald
6. Jeff Hill
7. Sara Russell
8. Nick Hand
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