Health & Nutrition

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

It has been shown that it is not possible to achieve maximum production with animals fed diets with only NPN as an N source. Photo: Mark Pasveer

07-09-2022 | News

Use of NPN in dairy cattle feeding

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?

Will is a sixth-generation farmer. Photo: Will Russell

30-08-2022 | Article

Improving home-grown feed on the dairy farm

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?

Nutritional supplements improve digestive functions; promote vitality, health, immunity and reproduction; and maintain a good body balance. Photo: Wisium

26-08-2022 | Article

Nutritional supplements for well-performing ruminants

Feed additives should be selected for their ability to meet the needs of a particular ration and for their return on investment. Photo: Alltech

25-08-2022 | Article

Optimising inputs and mitigating feed waste

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

Photo: Mark Pasveer

19-08-2022 | News

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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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