Dairy

“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

Some farmers can’t find any applicants and the lack of staff has led some farmers to decide to milk less cows. Photo: Hans Prinsen

03-11-2022 | News

Australian dairy farmers unable to find labour

One of the key features of efficient dairy farms is the farmer’s ability to organise and delegate tasks. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

02-11-2022 | News

5 key factors to improve labour efficiency on dairy farms

In total, the organisation studied milk produced by 50 Russian brands and revealed violations of safety standards in 14% of samples and ‘various defects’ in 40% more samples.

25-10-2022 | News

Milk quality violations in Russia highlighted

It is speculated that calves that are at ease with humans may yield to heifers with low temperaments or stress and are easy to handle. Photo: Canva

14-10-2022 | News

How can heifer management be improved?

Diagnosing bovine respiratory disease in calves is imperative to avoid a negative effect on calf productivity. Photo: Melissa Schalke

06-10-2022 | News

Precision technology: determining respiratory disease

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

Using this test, milk farmers could select enough cows to create an entire herd that will produce hypoallergenic milk, the scientists said. Photo: Shutterstock

19-09-2022 | News

Russia: New test for hypoallergenic milk

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?

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While big players like Fonterra and Saputo experienced a strong first quarter, European dairy producers faced challenges in the first half of 2023. Photo: Canva

25-09-2023 | News

Dairy industry trends and challenges in 2023

The milk pricing system will continue to evolve into the future, and further changes in the system will likely be forthcoming. Photo: Canva

09-03-2022 | Article

United States: Milk pricing and its future

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