Dairy

A first step in evaluating the effects of cow-calf on lactation milk yield is to provide accurate estimates of the total amount of milk that the cow produces. Photo: Canva

24-10-2023 | Article

How much saleable milk is lost in a cow-calf contact system?

The commissioning of the milk collection centre, which has latest storage and processing technology will help farmers overcome different value chain challenges and increase their milk production and quality. Photo: Lawrence Paganga

20-10-2023 | News

Sweden backs Zimbabwe’s dairy sector with US$4m

Hamas fighters torched this hay barn on one of the kibbutz farms.

17-10-2023 | News

Dairy in Israel: How tragedy unfolded on farms

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health

13-10-2023 | Article

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health

Growing from 1,800 cows to 4,200 cows requires more than scaling the dairy operation.t requires scaling your mindset as a leader and stepping out of the day-to-day and into the role of CEO of the dairy. (Generic) photo: Canva

12-10-2023 | News

The secret to becoming your dairy’s CEO

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show

06-10-2023 | News

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show

The Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show went to Lin-Max Beemer Sweet Pea, exhibited by Sophie Leach of Linwood, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Dappleview Tatoo Ella, exhibited by Tristen Ostrom of Kaukauna, Wis.

04-10-2023 | News

Victory for Sweet Pea at Int’l Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo

Video: a peek at Delaval’s batch milking

26-09-2023 | News

Video: a peek at Delaval’s batch milking

Research carried out in Ireland evaluated the effects of a slow-release milk replacer on health and behaviour of neonatal dairy calves to look at the potential benefits to welfare during transport. Photo: Canva

26-09-2023 | News

Effects of slow-release milk replacer feeding on calf health

preventing faecal contamination of water and feed troughs is crucial in controlling coccidiosis in calves. Photo: Canva

21-09-2023 | News

Controlling calf coccidiosis through coccidiostats

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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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