Nutrition

Ideally, silage should be cut at 16-20% dry matter, and harvested at 30-35% for a pit and 35-40% for baled silage. Photo: Chris McCullough

09-02-2022 | Article

Efficiently managing silage for dairy cows

07-02-2022 | Article

Aerobic deterioration of silage

“China is the biggest source of soybean demand,” explains Stefan Vogel, global sector strategist, grains & oilseeds, at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness. Photo: Mark Pasveer

03-01-2022 | Article

Soybeans situation: 2021 and beyond

Researchers set out to determine if the amla fruit, or Indian gooseberries, can be used as an alternative natural feed source in lactating dairy cows. Photo: sarangib

29-12-2021 | News

Enhanced milk production from amla fruit fed to dairy cows

In most cases, more emphasis should be given on feeding strategies including feeding system. Photo: Koos Groenewold

27-12-2021 | Expert opinion

Dairy rations to alleviate milk fat depression

The programme will deliver a huge 3x genetic gain in short-term ryegrass and a range of future forages. Photo: Mark Pasveer

17-12-2021 | Article

New forage varieties for the future

According to the researchers, faster eating rates were a consequence of improved palatability observed with the OB (oxygen barrier) ensiling system diet. Photo: Canva

09-12-2021 | Article

Improving corn silage feeding value for heifers

Photo: Canva

06-12-2021 | News

Iranian farmers use bananas and eggplants as feed for cows

Photo: Gerd Altmann I Pixabay

30-11-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: November business update

Antibiotic Reduction - paving the way forward

Photo: Vincent ter Beek

16-12-2019 | Blog

Can less be more?

Dairy cattle in Minas Gerias, Brazil. Photo: Daniel Azevedo

16-12-2019 | Article

Latin America: Exploring antibiotic usage across the region

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