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Cows with a one-point higher score for EnviroCow don’t just produce 10% less methane in their enteric emissions – they also consume 10% less feed and produce a massive 33% higher weight of fat and protein in their lifetime than the average cow. Photo: Peter Roek
28-06-2023 | News

UK milk producers urged to run genetic carbon audits

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties
23-06-2023 | News

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties

Six strategic goals have been set by dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the whole supply chain in the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy, which runs until 2028. One goal includes: Thriving Cows – ensuring all dairy animals are bred, reared and cared for to thrive in all systems. Photo: Canva
21-06-2023 | News

New 5-year dairy welfare strategy for UK milk producers

When diet crude protein levels are too low, cow performance can be reduced if the cow’s metabolisable protein requirements are not met. Photo: Chris McCullough
21-06-2023 | News

Increasing a dairy herd’s nitrogen efficiency

Shift changes also allowed for the herd to go to 4x milking, thus, generating more income without adding any additional labour costs. Photo: Canva
20-06-2023 | News

What is your next ‘win’ on the dairy farm?

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally
15-06-2023 | News

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally

Photo: Canva
15-06-2023 | News

Research: feed additive from wood to cut methane in Russian dairy

The company called Colostrum BioTec, based in Konigsbrunn, Bavaria, says there are many health benefits associated with drinking bovine colostrum. Photo: Canva
15-06-2023 | News

German company promotes benefits of cow colostrum

Researchers have revealed important variations in these chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in cattle immune systems. Photo: Canva
14-06-2023 | News

Chemical markers on DNA help understanding of cattle immunity

Ivo Lansbergen: “What we do now will impact our children, they will either reap the benefits or pay the price”. Photo: DSM-Firmenich
14-06-2023 | News

Sustainability throughout the value chain