Health & Nutrition

Heat stress leads to several cellular and physiological changes in the functioning granulosa cells. Photo: Canva

08-04 | Article

Tolerance to heat stress improves oocyte and embryo production in dairy cows

The number of dairy farms infected with bird flu (H5N1) in the US continues to expand. Photo: Canva

04-04 | News

US: More bird flu in cows, now humans also infected

Antibiotic stewardship in US dairy and livestock production

04-04 | Article

Antibiotic stewardship in US dairy and livestock production

Nutrition can have significant effects on the immune system, influencing infection rate and thus reducing antibiotic use.

03-04 | Article

From feed to housing: Reducing antibiotic use in livestock

capsicum oleoresin, obtained from chilli peppers and/or clove oil, has been shown to help dairy cows use feed energy more efficiently. Photo: Canva

02-04 | News

Chilli peppers help cows use energy more efficiently

Cost-effective cooling for outdoor cows

01-04 | Article

Cost-effective cooling for outdoor cows

Wild birds are thought to be the cause the bird flu in the cattle. Photo: Canva

28-03 | News

First case of dairy cows hit by bird flu in the US

The road to zero mastitis in dairy

27-03 | Article

The road to zero mastitis in dairy

The dairy heifers trained with positive reinforcement showed more anticipatory behaviours in the start box than the control group. Photo: Canva

26-03 | News

Reducing dairy cow stress with positive reinforcement

Cow health

Routine dairy testing is a proven way to improve product quality and production efficiency. Photo: Daniel Schwarz

24-08-2020 | Article

New advancements in udder health management

Digital dermatitis (DD) is a global cause of dairy cow lameness. Photo: Dr Guatteo

11-08-2020 | Article

New treatments for digital dermatitis

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