Health & Nutrition

Clinical signs of the Bluetongue virus in cattle include ocular discharge, conjunctivitis, oral mucosal congestion, development of ulcers and necrotic lesions on the lips and tongue as well as oedema. Photo: Boerderij

18-10-2023 | News

Bluetongue virus outbreak in Netherlands spreading like wildfire

In the EU - some nations have domestic legal requirements for dairy cattle welfare, while in others it is left to industry standards or niche production requirements that are linked to various premium labels. Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-10-2023 | News

Comparing dairy cow welfare standards across Europe

Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. In small ruminants, it is generally asymptomatic. In cattle, on the other hand, it can cause clinical signs leading to economic losses on farms. Photo: Canva

10-10-2023 | News

EHD is spreading rapidly in France, compulsory cattle testing

The efficiency of Ig absorption over the first 24 hours post-calving decreases after 6 hours reaching its minimal level at 24 hours of age, following the phenomenon known as gut closure. Photo: Canva

05-10-2023 | News

Factors affecting calf colostrum utilisation

US: Costs of over-treating cows with mastitis

03-10-2023 | News

US: Costs of over-treating cows with mastitis

Webinar on demand: Treat mastitis on your terms

02-10-2023 | News

Webinar on demand: Treat mastitis on your terms

EHD, which is a notifiable disease, infects mostly deer and cattle and to a lesser extent small ruminants. Photo: Henk Risiwick

28-09-2023 | News

France confirms first cases of EHD in cattle

There continues to be a primary interest in furthering knowledge and understanding on the use and effects of palmitic acid (C16:0) and oleic acid (C18:1) and blends of these when included in dairy diets. Photo: Canva

27-09-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat in dairy diets: New in research

Enogen corn contains a gene that results in the production of an alpha amylase. Photo: Syngenta Seeds

27-09-2023 | Article

More digestible corn for more energy absorption per bite

Lameness-related discomfort in dairy cows can indirectly alter methane emissions through several mechanisms. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

13-09-2023 | Article

Cow lameness, cameras and methane emissions

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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