Breeding

Researchers discovered that cows with a high immune response also had a higher tolerance for increased temperatures. Photo: Dreamstime

31-08-2022 | Research

Breeding climate-resilient cattle

The number of Jersey herds has greatly increased in Canada and the US in recent years due to their pasture performance, higher milk fat and protein percentages. Photo: Team Publicatie

22-08-2022 | Article

How do dairy breeds perform on pasture?

Kristian prefers to buy calves from beef breed. Photo: Chris McCullough

05-08-2022 | News

Dairy farms play vital role for veal producers in Denmark

Genetically, Doc is a unicorn in a few ways. Her current Genomic Total Performance Index (GTPI), a measure of her total genetic package, is +2742. Photo: Beth Hedges

01-08-2022 | Article

The most expensive dairy cow in the world

Use of SS in Florida for example, is enabling genetic progress in dairy herds to improve at a rate twice as fast as a decade ago. Photo: Henk Riswick

18-07-2022 | News

Sex-sorted semen in dairy breeding – what’s the latest?

As feed costs escalate on dairy farms using more feed efficient cows can save dairy farmers money. Photo: VikingGenetics

23-06-2022 | Article

Use feed efficiency indexes when selecting sires

Dairy production data suggest that it is more effective to select for heat tolerance within a high milk-producing breed than it would be to select for high milk production traits within a breed that is highly adapted to hot climates. Photo: Canva

02-05-2022 | Article

Genetics of heat tolerance in dairy cattle

Collars give relevant data, save time and provide needed information. Photo: Nikki Natzijl

06-04-2022 | Article

Precision technologies to maximise reproductive performance in dairy cows

Norwegian Red bull calves crossed with the main dairy breeds can be more valuable to dairy farmers. Photo: Geno SA

28-03-2022 | Article

Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance

14-03-2022 | Article

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance

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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