New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of DairyNZ, manages animal evaluation for the dairy industry.

AE runs are carried out every month to update animal indices with the latest data (from herd tests, matings, calvings etc.).

As MINDA is directly connected to the animal database, updates to MINDA can't take place while the run is happening.

During AE runs:

  • MINDA LIVE is offline
  • MINDA App can be used, updates will queue and be added once the AE run is complete

The majority of an AE run takes place overnight to minimise disruption however we appreciate any disruption to MINDA is frustrating. We've recently carried out work on the technology platforms which support MINDA which has made the AE runs go faster. MINDA will only be offline during AE runs from 10pm, Friday to 5am, Saturday (previously midday).

Please use this schedule to plan in advance.

For more information about AE runs and the updated traits visit the DairyNZ website.

For questions regarding the impact on MINDA please contact our Customer Experience Centre.

Upcoming AE Runs

Month

Dates

MINDA offline during these hours

Month January

Dates Fri 19th - Sat 20th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month February

Dates Fri 16th - Sat 17th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month March

Dates Fri 15th - Sat 16th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month April

Dates Fri 19th - Sat 20th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month May

Dates Fri 17th - Sat 18th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month June

Dates Fri 21st - Sat 22nd

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month July

Dates Fri 26th - Sat 27th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month August

Dates Fri 16th - Sat 17th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month September

Dates Fri 13th - Sat 14th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month October

Dates Fri 4th - Sat 5th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Dates Fri 11th - Sat 12th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Dates Fri 25th - Sat 26th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month November

Dates Fri 8th - Sat 9th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am

Month December

Dates Fri 6th - Sat 7th

MINDA offline during these hours 10pm - 5am