Health & Nutrition

In the vast majority of cases, home-grown feed is cheaper than imported or bought-in feeds. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-06-2023 | Article

Feed factors to maximise milk income

Six strategic goals have been set by dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the whole supply chain in the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy, which runs until 2028. One goal includes: Thriving Cows – ensuring all dairy animals are bred, reared and cared for to thrive in all systems. Photo: Canva

21-06-2023 | News

New 5-year dairy welfare strategy for UK milk producers

When diet crude protein levels are too low, cow performance can be reduced if the cow’s metabolisable protein requirements are not met. Photo: Chris McCullough

21-06-2023 | News

Increasing a dairy herd’s nitrogen efficiency

If cows are housed, split the daily feed and deliver 60% in the evening when cows are more likely to feed. Photo: Michel Velderman

16-06-2023 | Article

10 practices to manage heat stress in dairy cows

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally

15-06-2023 | News

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally

Photo: Canva

15-06-2023 | News

Research: feed additive from wood to cut methane in Russian dairy

Ivo Lansbergen: “What we do now will impact our children, they will either reap the benefits or pay the price”. Photo: DSM-Firmenich

14-06-2023 | News

Sustainability throughout the value chain

Although retained placenta has a low heritability of 0.01 to 0.10, long-term selection on retained placenta can improve resistance to this reproductive disorder. Photo: Andrea van Schaik

13-06-2023 | Article

Genetic selection: Resistance to retained placenta in dairy cows

Of the roughly 22,000 veterinary surgeons practising in Germany, only 3,500 are still involved in the care of agricultural livestock. Photo: Ton Kastermans

12-06-2023 | Article

Chronic vet shortage: A global problem

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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