Health & Nutrition

We need to also reconsider the expansion of the nutrients supply gap due to inadequate rations and underfeeding of feed additives during certain periods. Photo: Mark Pasveer

26-07-2022 | Article

The value of nutraceuticals in dairy farming

Yeast as a feed supplement for dairy cows

25-07-2022 | News

Yeast as a feed supplement for dairy cows

Dairy producers need to understand that application of rotational grazing system in small paddocks for large, dense herds may compromise nutrition by enhancing competition for forage and decreasing adaptive foraging movements. Photo: Henk Riswick

22-07-2022 | News

Sustainable grazing management of dairy cattle

To remain profitable, producers must make decisions based on their herd’s income over feed costs (IOFC). This enables producers to make more informed decisions about feed purchases, when to lock in milk or feed prices, or adjust the ration program to accommodate market uncertainty. Photo: Koos Groenewold

19-07-2022 | News

Adding nutrients as ‘little bombs’ in dairy cow feed

Gorlinka is a by-product of mustard meal preparation. Photo: Canva

13-07-2022 | News

Gorlinka as a protein alternative in dairy cow diets

Shutterstock.,Palmitic acid is widely used as a source of dietary fat to support milk fat production in dairy cows. Photo: Wasan Srisawat

11-07-2022 | News

High palmitic acid prices cut into dairy farmer margins

Pellets minimises feed waste, prevent behavioural feed sorting and because of their concentrated form, animals tend to perform well because of evenly receive nutrients per individual meal. Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-07-2022 | Expert opinion

The plus side of pelleting in dairy nutrition

Down cows require immediate attention with assistance from a trained rescue team. Down cows need a safe area in a pen or paddock where they have a comfortable resting surface. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-06-2022 | Article

What should we consider with down cow care?

Photo: Wick Natzijl

27-06-2022

How to keep an eye on shedding and heat stress

Colostrum feeding management is important for calves to develop an immunity to infection and bacteria as they grow up.

23-06-2022 | Article

Quality feed for healthy heifers in the tropics

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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