Dairy

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

David Vonhoff: "I’ve been told that providing shade for cows increases the milk production with 2 litres a day, because of cow comfort.” Photo: David Vonhoff

28-04-2022 | Article

“Shade for cows increases milk production by 2 litres/day”

Although the legal requirements is to provide colostrum within 6 hours, the ability to absorb antibodies will be declining after just 120 minutes. Photo: Anne van der Woude

19-04-2022 | Article

Calf health: Get colostrum management right

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

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

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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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