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IoT devices can precisely assess the inputs and management of dairy farms in real-time, improving accuracy and saving time for farmers. Some of the visible examples of this in our dairy industry are the millions of wearable devices such as collars and eartags. Photo: Koos Groenewold
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How dairy farmers can prepare for the agtech revolution

Wisconsin, USA: World Dairy Expo in 6 questions
29-08-2023 | Article

Wisconsin, USA: World Dairy Expo in 6 questions

Paul milks 750 cows in south-west Victoria in Australia. Photos: Chris McCullough
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First robotic rotary makes big impression on Australian dairy

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22-08-2023 | Article

Dairy lipids to narrow the gap between colostrum and calf milk replacer

In the UK, food prices rose by 16.9% in 2022 and soared in early 2023 (+33% for milk, +39% for cheddar cheese in April 2023). Photo: Canva
21-08-2023 | Article

Overview of dairy inflation in Europe

Supplementation with an alpha-amylase enzyme such as Amaize may further improve productivity by enhancing digestion at the microbial level.
18-08-2023 | Article

Enzymes for enhanced rumen fermentation

World Dairy Expo honours global leaders
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World Dairy Expo honours global leaders

In dairy cows the pain experienced from lameness acts as a stressor, thus increasing serum cortisol level. Photo: Wick Natzijl
16-08-2023 | Article

Biomarkers for the early identification of lameness in dairy cows

The amino acids cysteine and methionine, which contain sulphur, are essential for promoting the structural and functional integrity of the hoof.
11-08-2023 | Article

Maintaining hoof health through nutrition

If too much reliance is placed on using body energy reserves where the feeding level is insufficient or protein is deficient, complications such as weak calf syndrome may arise. Photo: Michel Zoeter
10-08-2023 | Article

Management factors affecting reproductive performance in cows