Health & Nutrition

The combined administration of sodium humate and glutamine effectively improves growth performance and reduces the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Ronald Hissink

31-01 | Article

Dairy calves benefit from combining sodium humate and glutamine

Restrictions that have been in place to mitigate the Bluetongue virus have been eased. Photo: Canva

30-01 | News

Bluetongue virus restrictions eased in the UK

Research has shown that there are many advantages to allowing cows to graze grass freely, including improved health and welfare. Photo: Canva

21-01 | Article

Pasture-based dairying for enhanced sustainability and soil

Various nutritional strategies can be applied to improve rumen microbiota composition. Photo: Canva

20-01 | Article

Understanding rumen microbiota changes from prepartum to postpartum

FMD Germany: Suspected goat farm proves negative for virus

17-01 | News

FMD Germany: Suspected goat farm proves negative for virus

Subclinical hypocalcaemia (SCH) occurs when calcium levels in the blood fall below normal levels, and it can affect nearly half of mature dairy cows and a quarter of first-time calvers. Photo: Canva

16-01 | News

3D-printed sensors tackle milk fever in dairy cows

The number of countries that have closed their borders for imports of certain animal products from Germany is growing. The United Kingdom – which, since Brexit, no longer forms part of the European Union, has officially banned the import of live cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany, as well as their fresh meat.

15-01 | News

FMD Germany: ‘Ray of hope’ for dairy and pork producers

“The fact that we can feed a no-soya ration with a lower environmental impact and produce similar yields is a real positive,” says nutritionist Pete Reis Photo: Canva

14-01 | News

Halving carbon footprint of dairy diets while maintaining milk yields

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

13-01 | News

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been diagnosed in 3 dead water buffalos in the eastern German state of Brandenburg. Photo: Bert Jansen

10-01 | News

FMD Germany: 3 water buffaloes in Brandenburg infected

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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