Breeding

A group of scientists from the Russian Skoltech Institute cloned the cow in April 2020, altering genes in such a way as to remove proteins responsible for beta-lactoglobulin. Generic calf photo: Michel Zoeter.

15-02-2023 | News

A healthy calf from Russia’s cloned cow

Scientists found there was an 85% correlation between collected methane and predicted methane, with the conclusion being there is a genetic way to lower methane. Photo Canva

01-02-2023 | News

Breeding lower methane cows

A Danish study has found that only one in five are unwilling to drink milk from cows breed with semen derived from advanced breeding. Photo: Canva

24-01-2023 | News

Cow breeding concerns, consumers still willing to drink milk

Russia has been seen steadily falling for almost a decade, this is linked to "a craze for the Holstein breed." Photo: Canva

10-01-2023 | News

Russia losing dairy cows – blames imported genetics

“Everywhere I go, farmers tell me they don’t want bigger cows," says Marco Winters, head of animal genetics for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Photo: Canva

22-11-2022 | Article

Size matters: Halting the trend towards bigger dairy cows

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms

10-11-2022 | Article

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms

Visual observation of oestrous behaviour is a traditional approach to successful reproductive management. Photo: Hans Prinsen

29-09-2022 | Article

5 tactics to lower infertility in dairy farms

New genetic investigations will lead to cows much better able to tolerate heat. Photo: Canva

19-09-2022 | Article

Which cow genes contribute to better heat tolerance?

The White Fulani cows have today an average yield of 1.5-2 kg per day, less than the Sana goat breed that is widely used in Europe. Photo: Barbara Fouchet

08-09-2022 | Expert opinion

African dairy farmers should take bigger steps

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock

02-09-2022 | Article

Feed efficiency: A breeding goal for dairy cattle

Nutrition

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Maximising energy use for optimal dairy cow performance

15-11 | Article

Improving milk quality and feed efficiency in dairy cows

14-11 | Article

Nutritional management when feeding cows through milking robots

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