Milking

Testing bulk milk samples is a convenient and informative way to monitor herd health and current milk quality. Photo: Anne van der Woude

01-03-2023 | Article

Bulk milk testing for zoonotic disease surveillance

Many farms in China have big milking parlours and often those have so many employees that the efficiency drops dramatically. Photo: Snorri Sigurdsson

28-02-2023 | Expert opinion

Is it better to have many employees on a dairy farm?

An economic analysis has shown that cows with extended lactations have lower annual costs for feed and inseminations and fewer veterinary treatments, but also lower annual revenues for milk production. Photo: Ronald Hissink

15-02-2023 | Article

Pros and cons of extended lactation in dairy cattle

With more sustainable pasteurisation technology that utilises UV instead of heat, dairies can save between 60 and 90% of the energy and 60 to 80% of the water. Photo: Canva

10-02-2023 | Article

Alternative to pasteurisation: A greener future for dairy?

Environmental conditions such as high stocking density, contaminated floor, wet bedding, poor ventilation, and hot and humid climate promote the growth rate of mastitis pathogens. Photo Jan Willem van Vliet

08-02-2023 | Article

Risk factors associated with bovine mastitis

The new Assured Integrated Milk Supplier scheme will ensure traceability in the GB supply chain for those purchasing milk from non-direct sources. Photo: Anne van der Woude

07-02-2023 | News

Dairy-Tech 2023: Awards for milk yield, fat and protein production

Construction of a mega cheese factory has started. Photo: Daniel Azevedo

21-12-2022 | News

Brazil: Investment of €84.5 million in mega cheese factory

Researchers explored the microbial community in tank milk from Swedish dairy farms using different milking systems. Photo: Canva

16-12-2022 | Article

How milking system and pre-milking routines affect milk quality

Currently, industrial companies across Ukraine are trying to adjust their business to scheduled power outages. Photo: Canva

09-12-2022 | News

Power outages disrupt Ukraine’s dairy sector

Scientists have developed sensors for controlling the acidity of products. We are talking about multilayer sensitive films that can be integrated into any package. Photo: Canva

25-11-2022 | News

New smart dairy packaging in Russia

Sustainability & Welfare - striking the right balance

Cherkizovo is heavily investing in the environment protection campaign. Photo: Cherkizovo

22-10-2020 | Article

Russia embraces new trends

Photo: Jake Freestone

22-10-2020 | Article

Cover crops create new feed opportunities

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