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The myCOW Podcast

myCOW
Heat Stress
Dairy Farming
Cow Health
Dairy Cows
Milk Production
Farm Efficiency
Dairy Nutrition
Cow Condition
Transition Cow Management
Agri-Tech
Cow Wearables
Pasture Management
Nutritional Data
Facial Eczema
Community Building
Environmental Monitoring
Sustainability
Ketosis
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Baden Parr
Founder of ProTag
ProTag
Episode: Ep 18: How livestock wearables are changing herd visibility - with Baden Parr of ProTag
Tangaroa Walker
Farmer and founder involved in Farm4Life and on-farm education initiatives
Farm4Life / Farm education and farming initiatives
Episode: Ep 17: My journey to buying a farm - with Tangaroa Walker
Alastair Neville
Guest interviewee; farmer in Reparoa, central North Island
Family farm, Reparoa
Episode: Ep 16: Using data and tech to transform dairy farming - with Alastair Neville
Dr. Adam Geiger
Lactation physiologist
ZynPro and Feedworks (Oceania)
Episode: Ep 14: Maximise production with smart calf rearing with Dr Adam Geiger
Matthew McDonald
Farmer on family farm, innovative dairy producer
Family farm, Gordington, New Zealand
Episode: Ep 13: From setbacks to smarter farming - With Matt McDonald
Jeff Hill
Country Manager for SmaXtec NZ
SmaXtec
Episode: Ep 12: How SmaXtec boluses detect sick cows early and cut milk fever, mastitis and antibiotic use - SmaXtec with Jeff Hill & Sara Russell
Sara Russell
Farmer using the bolus on her herd
Private farm (Canterbury, NZ)
Episode: Ep 12: How SmaXtec boluses detect sick cows early and cut milk fever, mastitis and antibiotic use - SmaXtec with Jeff Hill & Sara Russell
Nick Hand
Senior account manager at Halter, based in Mid Canterbury
Halter
Episode: Ep 10: Pasture gains with Halter - Virtual fencing, better breaks, real results - With Nick Hand
Conan Moynihan
Farm consultant and owner of Force of Nature Consulting
Force of Nature Consulting
Episode: Episode 9: Measuring and managing soil health with Conan Moynihan

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Shaun Balemi
Host of The myCOW Podcast; dairy nutritionist and practitioner focused on practical, data-driven dairy farming insights in New Zealand.

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Ep 18: How livestock wearables are changing herd visibility - with Baden Parr of ProTag
Q: What's involved for a farmer to start using ProTag?
Currently in pilot phase. We map the farm, deploy gateways, attach the lightweight ear tags, and monitor during weekly farm visits to validate hardware and data. In the near future, we aim to remove gateways and rely on mobile or satellite connectivity for global scalability.
Ep 18: How livestock wearables are changing herd visibility - with Baden Parr of ProTag
Q: What exactly is the product and what are you trying to achieve at ProTag?
ProTag is developing lightweight smart ear tags that track behavior and location in near real time, connected to a gateway on the milking shed. The goal is to provide a rich, contextual view of the farm—greening data around where cows are, how long they're in the shed, grazing patterns, and social interactions—so farmers can make better decisions.
Ep 18: How livestock wearables are changing herd visibility - with Baden Parr of ProTag
Q: Could you give us an introduction to ProTag and what gets you excited in the morning for farming?
I'm one of the founders of ProTag. We've been building this for years, with a deep background in engineering, and I grew up on a small sheep farm in Dunedin. The opportunity to apply technical skills to agriculture, especially in New Zealand's pastoral context, is the core driver for us.
Episode 10: Supplementing the Cow to Reduce Heat Stress - Chromium
Q: Is there anything in particular that it helps the cows with?
It helps with energy metabolism, which drives appetite.
Ep 5: Cow Condition – What it is, why it matters & how to manage it
Q: What do you think about cow condition?
It's important as farmers to know how much it affects an animal at key times of the year and we need to make sure cows have the right condition as they approach dry off and calving.

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What is The myCOW Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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