Bookings are available now and tests can take place from 15 January 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fonterra is providing one free test per farm. Further tests will come at the cost of $99 per test.*
*Fonterra will make an automatic deduction from your farm’s milk payment if you request a ZincCheck. Offer available for a limited time.
We recommend testing once you start your full zinc dosing regime and then again once any corrective actions have been taken. An additional test later in the season could confirm the dosing regime is still working, especially if changes have been made to the supplementation method.
When we email your ZincCheck results, we will also provide you with the relevant next steps and actions to take in line with your farm’s results.
If you have any questions, please contact the Farmer Support Team on 0800 65 65 68.
ZincCheck is a bulk milk test so is representative of all the animals present in the herd. A blood test is more specific to the individual animals tested, but we’re assuming their results are representative of the herd. Blood testing is still considered the gold standard of zinc testing, however ZincCheck gives you a non-invasive and cost-effective way to check on your herd.
Farm Source Seasonal Focus podcast
Welcome to Farm Source Seasonal Focus, a podcast created to share knowledge and advice on the season ahead. Join us as vets, agronomists, vendor representatives, our team of Technical Sales Representatives (TSRs) and Sustainable Dairy Advisors (SDAs), and fellow farmers share their insights.
In this video, watch Technical Sales Representative Nick Anderson explain the different application methods available to treat your herd early with Zinc.