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Tackling AMR in livestock: Global and local view
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Tackling AMR in livestock: Global and local view

Proper air quality is a critical factor affecting dairy calves’ respiratory health determined by the design and operation of buildings, ventilation systems, stocking density, floor and litter material, and manure management. Photo: Ronald Hissink
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How to prevent bovine respiratory disease complex in calves

Phosphorus deficiency leads to delayed oestrus due to the low secretion of oestrogen and may also lead to dystocia.
27-12-2023 | Article

Biological functions and adaptive nutrition for dairy cows

Danone‘s efforts play a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and addressing consumer concerns about product price, texture, and taste. Photo: Canva
21-12-2023 | Article

Dairy trailblazers reveal 3 sustainability best practices

Feeding the sodium humate additive to the breeding Holstein heifers up to 5 months of age improved feed intake and growth performance.
18-12-2023 | Article

Sodium humate in heifer diets has real potential

Jersey crosses are bred to provide animals that are ideally suited to the Glentana farm. Photos: Lindi Botha
13-12-2023 | Article

Taking efficiency further by eliminating dairy cow manure collection

The Lely Vector MFR is another durable feed pusher robot with an accessible drive and electrical components, stainless-steel bin and auger, and galvanized bumper.
12-12-2023 | Article

Robotic feeding: Save time, reduce labour, achieve higher sustainability

How is dairy in the US going greener?
08-12-2023 | Article

How is dairy in the US going greener?

Danish farm Lønholm Agro has taken the next step in automation as it plans to go from 830 cows to 1,400. Photo: DeLaval
07-12-2023 | Article

Batch milking: A balance between automation and labour

Reduced feed intake, exacerbated inflammation and oxidative stress seem to account for a large portion of the long-term consequences of an impaired transition period on cow performance. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie
01-12-2023 | Article

Transition period: From improving performance to feed intake