Dairy

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

Remember to walk through the calves regularly allowing the calves to get used to human contact. This should encourage calves to be quieter, more easily managed and milked when mature. Photo: Chris McCullough

24-03-2022 | Article

Rearing the 2022 dairy heifer requires attention to detail

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance

14-03-2022 | Article

Gene editing: Coat colour for better heat tolerance

Dairy Global edition 1: A look at housing and gene editing

23-02-2022 | Article

Dairy Global edition 1: A look at housing and gene editing

Biodigestion in the US has been cast as something the small, individual farmer can’t afford, says Michel Wattiaux, Professor of Dairy Systems Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

18-02-2022 | Article

Sustainability: The small dairy’s place

milk; Shutterstock ID 66641356; PO: DG online

16-02-2022 | News

Russia: The high costs of dairy labelling

Rebecca Mayhew, who runs a dairy herd in Norfolk, said the lack of value attached to milk by processors and supermarkets was the root cause of some of the sector’s problems. Photo: Canva

08-02-2022 | News

UK: Calls for better regulations around milk contracts

Methods that can identify heat tolerant dairy cows are of increasing interest to scientists and farmers. Photo: Scott McKillop

01-02-2022 | Article

Unlocking the genetic code for heat resistant dairy cows

Parlours require a minor service every 750 operating hours and a more significant service every 1,500 operating hours. Photo: Chris McCullough

24-01-2022 | Article

Milking machines – from maintenance to hygiene

Boomer Birch, Cogent’s beef programme manager. Photo: Cogent

20-01-2022 | News

Consistent genetics in the dairy herd

Market watch...

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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