Expert opinion

Judith Murdoch, sustainable palm oil expert, commented that Simply omitting palm oil from products is a misguided approach to addressing a much larger problem." Photo: Shutterstock
11-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Sustainable dairy farming, the bigger picture

When it comes to thinking outside the box or coming up with innovative solutions it can be beneficial for farmers to look to their peers for input and support rather than just receive advice through a top down approach. Photo: Zana van Dijk
04-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Tackling dairy farming problems from the ‘bottom up’

Body condition scoring (BCS), rumen fill scoring (RFS) and manure scoring on a daily basis can give a solid outcome regarding health and welfare status of the cows. Photo: Chris McCullough
08-02-2021 | Expert opinion

Early signs to detect SARA in the herd

Hygiene practices could be deemed as the single most important component of managing mastitis effectively. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-02-2021 | Expert opinion

6 tips for managing mastitis

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07-01-2021 | Expert opinion

Global dairy sector: 4 important transitions

The goal of one calf per cow per year sounds simple, but a great deal of planning goes into effectively meeting that target. Photo: Michel Zoeter
04-01-2021 | Expert opinion

Avoiding 4 common herd breeding mistakes

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07-12-2020 | Expert opinion

Finding the right balance

The rumen microbiome is the cornerstone of nutrition and current science has only scratched the surface of the complexity. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-12-2020 | Expert opinion

The future of dairy nutrition and emerging innovations

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19-11-2020 | Expert opinion

Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth

Nutritionist-producer consultations of the future will report on the predicted ability of a diet to mitigate CH4. Photo: Koos Groenewold
12-10-2020 | Expert opinion

5 dairy nutritionist approaches to reduce methane