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Calves with access to milk ad libitum consume 50–90% more milk than recommended feeding levels, while those rationed to current recommendations show behaviours associated with hunger. Photo: Canva
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Re-evaluating dairy calf nutrition for long-term benefits

It's better not offer this for consumption for animals: maize affected by mycotoxins. Photo: Canva
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Back to the basics: An introduction to mycotoxins

Proper timing of silage feeding helps maintain higher intake. That is, in hot days, silage should be fed in late evening, night and early morning.
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What to consider to improve a dairy cow’s silage intake

Land surrounding the Foundation Farm has been overgrazed due to poor management. Barry Schiever has kept his soil healthy and productive by increasing organic carbon. Photos: Lindi Botha
22-01 | Article

Striving for a balance for high milk production

Milk production in the EU is expected to fall marginally in 2023-2024. However, the slight increase in production in the USA, New Zealand, Argentina, and Brazil makes up for this.
16-01 | Article

Market watch: From Australian milk prices to China’s dairy demand

At the ‘Carbon Talks’ discussions at the 2023 Dairy Show in the UK, a key discussion as learning about how farms can reach net zero through reducing and offsetting. Photo: Canva
10-01 | Article

Net zero on-farm: A hot topic at UK dairy show

Bold cows may have produced a higher milk yield compared with fearful cows. Photo: Koos Groenewold
08-01 | Article

Cow personality and adaptation to automatic milking

Reduce antibiotics with feed additives and supplements
05-01 | Article

Reduce antibiotics with feed additives and supplements

With nutritional means it is possible to reduce the use of antibiotics in piglets. Photo: Schothorst Feed Research
05-01 | Article

Antibiotic reduction through nutrition

The fate of antibiotics in livestock manure
05-01 | Article

The fate of antibiotics in livestock manure