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VIDEO: Risks of H5N1 bird flu in dairy & people
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VIDEO: Risks of H5N1 bird flu in dairy & people

Paul Reynolds says there are a number of unique challenges facing dairy farmers in South Africa. Photos: Paul Reynolds
16-05-2024 | Article

Expanding a dairy farm in South Africa has its own challenges

Findings suggest that Holstein heifers calving at younger ages have the potential to increase herd productivity.
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How age at first calving influences productivity and fertility

During the experimental period, milk yield was similar between the two groups but was higher in the spent hemp group compared to the control group during the withdrawal period. Photo: Canva
09-05-2024 | Article

Spent hemp biomass as a feed ingredient for dairy cows

Mitigating methane production in the dairy cow’s rumen
01-05-2024 | Article

Mitigating methane production in the dairy cow’s rumen

Allow ample time to move cows outdoors to spring grazing. Two to three weeks will give time for the rumen microbes to adjust from the housed diet, as well as giving ground conditions more time to improve, especially following wet weather. Photo: Chris McCullough
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5 top tips to avoid drop in milk quality at turnout

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24-04-2024 | Article

Postpartum reproductive diseases – what it means in reality for cows

Philippines to boost dairy production amid ASF challenges
22-04-2024 | Article

Philippines to boost dairy production amid ASF challenges

. Dairy farmers are having a dreadful time with the desperate weather conditions. Photo: Canva
19-04-2024 | Article

Persistent rain a major concern for dairy farmers in Ireland

Protein sources in concentrate feed impact cheese properties
18-04-2024 | Article

Protein sources in concentrate feed impact cheese properties