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The myCOW Podcast

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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. Whether you're in the shed or out on the farm, myCOW helps you make smarter decisions for healthier cows and better results. Supported by Agvance Nutrition and other industry leaders.

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June 15, 2026

Ep 18: How livestock wearables are changing herd visibility - with Baden Parr of ProTag

In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi and Ben Matthews talk with Baden from ProTag about how smart livestock wearables could change the way New Zealand dairy farmers understand their cows.ProTag is developing a lightweight smart ear tag that combines cow behaviour data with GPS location, giving farmers a clearer view of what is happening across the herd. The conversation covers rumination, grazing behaviour, heat detection, lameness signals, pasture use, cow movement, social behaviour and how location data can make wearable technology more useful on pasture-based farms.Baden shares how ProTag was developed, why the ear was chosen as the best place to collect data and how wearable technology could help farmers make better decisions around herd health, reproduction, feed use and farm management.Takeaways:<ul><li>Why GPS adds important context to cow behaviour data</li><li>How smart ear tags can help track grazing, rumination, movement and resting</li><li>What cow location can tell farmers about pasture use and mob behaviour</li><li>How wearable data may support heat detection, lameness monitoring and drafting</li><li>Why New Zealand-built farm technology matters for pasture-based systems</li><li>How future data could help farmers better understand cow efficiency and feed intake</li></ul>Listen now to hear how livestock wearables are moving beyond activity tracking and opening up new possibilities for dairy farm management.Keywords: New Zealand dairy farming, dairy podcast, myCOW podcast, livestock wearables, smart ear tags, ProTag, cow GPS tracking, dairy cow technology, pasture management, herd health

June 1, 2026

Ep 17: My journey to buying a farm - with Tangaroa Walker

In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi sits down with Tangaroa Walker for an honest conversation about resilience, farming, family and the long road to farm ownership.For the first time, Tangaroa shares the story behind his recent farm purchase, including the highs, setbacks and big decisions that shaped the process. From growing up across 16 different homes and finding stability through farming, to building Farm4Life and using his platform to pursue farm ownership, Tangaroa’s story shows what persistence can look like when it is backed by purpose, trusted people and a clear reason to keep going.Shaun and Tangaroa talk about the value of good support systems, the role of equity partners, why trust matters in business and how Tangaroa is thinking about the next stage of his farming future. They also discuss his plans to focus on the farm over the next two years, test new technology on-farm and continue helping more people understand what good farming can look like.Key takeaways:<ul><li>Strong support systems can make hard decisions easier to carry.</li><li>Farm ownership often takes persistence, flexibility and a willingness to rethink the plan.</li><li>The right equity partners bring shared values, not only capital.</li><li>Tangaroa’s new farm will give him a place to test technology, systems and products in a practical setting.</li><li>Farm4Life continues to create new pathways for people to learn about farming and build industry skills.</li></ul>Listen now to hear Tangaroa’s full story, from the hard moments to the new chapter ahead.Keywords: Tangaroa Walker, myCOW podcast, New Zealand dairy farming, farm ownership, Farm4Life, equity partnerships, dairy farm management, farming resilience, agri education, dairy industry NZ.

May 18, 2026

Ep 16: Using data and tech to transform dairy farming - with Alastair Neville

In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi sits down with Reporoa dairy farmer Alastair Neville to talk through his family farming story, the move to autumn calving and how better information is changing day-to-day management.Alastair shares how a more consistent diet through mating has helped improve in-calf results, why rumen consistency matters and how collar data, milk test results, vets and nutrition support are helping him make better decisions on farm.The conversation also covers covered feed pad systems, homegrown feed, proactive management, cow efficiency, community involvement and the value of getting outside your own farm gate.Listen now for a practical farmer conversation on consistency, data, autumn calving and feeding cows well.Key takeaways<ul><li>Autumn calving has helped create more consistency through mating and improved in-calf results.</li><li>A consistent diet supports rumen performance, milk production and reproduction.</li><li>Collar data can help farmers connect changes in diet, milk test results and mating outcomes.</li><li>Proactive management means making feeding decisions earlier, rather than waiting for production to drop.</li><li>Vets, nutritionists and data tools can help farmers get more value from wearable technology.</li><li>Covered feed pads, homegrown feed and flexible systems give farmers more control through variable seasons.</li><li>Small feeding adjustments can help improve cow efficiency and overall performance.</li></ul>KeywordsDairy farming, myCOW podcast, autumn calving, in-calf rates, rumen health, dairy cow nutrition, collar data, proactive management, feed efficiency

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What is The myCOW Podcast?: 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. Whether you're in the shed or out on the farm, myCOW helps you make smarter decisions for healthier cows and better results.

Supported by Agvance Nutrition and other industry leaders.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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