Talking Dairy

Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61

September 06, 2023 DairyNZ
Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
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Talking Dairy
Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61
Sep 06, 2023
DairyNZ

What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms?
They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time. Hear about the designs and prototypes, including a new easy-entry calf trailer and a flexible breast rail, from DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Callum Eastwood and Waikato dairy farmer Marcus Graham.


Notes

This project has been made possible through $900,000 of co-funding by ACC’s Workplace Injury Prevention programme, supported by a $150,000 investment by dairy farmers through the DairyNZ levy. 

Learn more at dairynz.co.nz/sprains-strains
 
Other useful links: 

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What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms?
They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time. Hear about the designs and prototypes, including a new easy-entry calf trailer and a flexible breast rail, from DairyNZ senior scientist Dr Callum Eastwood and Waikato dairy farmer Marcus Graham.


Notes

This project has been made possible through $900,000 of co-funding by ACC’s Workplace Injury Prevention programme, supported by a $150,000 investment by dairy farmers through the DairyNZ levy. 

Learn more at dairynz.co.nz/sprains-strains
 
Other useful links: 

Intro from Marcus Graham
Why research sprains and strains?
Who's involved?
Marcus’s time in a moonboot
Risk points for farmers
Solutions we're testing
Marcus’s experience using the protoypes
Showcasing the ideas to farmers
Can exosuits help reduce injuries?
How to stay updated on the project