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Nevertheless, contrary to public perception, larger dairy herds were not necessarily associated with poorer animal welfare. Photo: Bert Jansen

12-10-2022 | News

Animal welfare standards: from large to small dairy farms

Recycled manure solids bedding is an alternative bedding option that is growing in popularity, especially on Canadian dairy farms. The increasing cost of straw is the reason behind the increasing switch towards alternatives. Photo: Canva

10-10-2022 | Article

Comparing recycled manure solids and straw bedding in dairy

Nutritional grouping involves the grouping of cows with similar nutritional requirements and providing an adjusted diet to each group. This facilitates improved allocation of nutrients due to decreased variance of nutritional requirements within each group. Photo: Canva

04-10-2022 | Article

Benefits of nutritional grouping in dairy farms

Researchers said: “Our data indicate that, independent of THI, inhalation of PM2.5 decreases daily milk production in dairy cows by an average of 1.2 kg/cow for every 100-µg/ m3 increase in PM2.5, not only on the day of exposure, but also up to 7 days after the last day of smoke exposure. Photo: Canva

30-09-2022 | News

Global wildfires and its effects on dairy cows

Photo:Shutterstock / Volodimir Zozulin

19-09-2022 | Article

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Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer

09-09-2022 | Article

The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

Dr Adrian Barragan and his colleagues are among those to published results of studies involving treating dairy cows with aspirin after calving. Photo: Dr Adrian Barragan

08-09-2022 | Article

Using aspirin to prevent udder disease and mastitis

Rubber remains an interesting alternative surface to the natural ones. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-09-2022 | Article

What is the best surface to prevent lameness in dairy cows?

Zero grazing could be a better option when other feed costs increase, depending on the cost of harvesting and hauling the grass. Photo: Koos Groenewold

29-08-2022 | Article

How does zero grazing for dairy cows measure up?

Housing and sanitation are the most important farm conditions that may cause an increased occurrence of mastitis. Photo: Henk Riswick

25-08-2022 | News

Economics of mastitis control in dairy cows

Pathogens & Prevention - key strategies for healthy livestock

Sunita van Es Sahota, editor special projects

29-06-2020 | Expert opinion

Staying vigilant against diseases

A digital pen and a smartphone can be used with a visitors book for an easy solution to generate useful on-farm information. Photo: Carlos Piñeiro

29-06-2020 | Article

New paradigms for disease prevention

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