Health & Nutrition

Nutreco’s livestock feed business – convened more than 50 university students, young professionals, faculty members, and industry leaders for the first ever Young Scientist Forum. Photo: Trouw Nutrition

21-06-2022 | News

Managing mycotoxin risk: Takeaways from Young Scientists Forum

This webinar looked at sustainability in dairy farming with feed efficiency, herd longevity and reproduction in mind. (L - R) Frederik Gadeyne, product developer within the R&D ruminants team at Agrimprove; Zana van Dijk, editor Dairy Global; (top) Valentin Nenov, global ruminants manager at Phileo by Lesaffre; Albert de Vries, Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida.

16-06-2022 | News

Webinar on demand: Sustainable Dairy Farming

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said livestock vaccinations could be complex but provided huge benefits, not just for animal health and welfare but also had a positive impact on food, economic and job security in the UK. Photo: Misset

14-06-2022 | News

UK dairy herd vaccinations guideline provides new vision

Nutrition as a tool to adapt to heat stress

13-06-2022 | Article

Nutrition as a tool to adapt to heat stress

David Dunlop decided to row up the number 70 in the grass on the farm just outside Royal Hillsborough village. "I decided to create my very own tribute to the Queen whose reign has stretched for a remarkable 70 years." Photo: David Dunlop

09-06-2022 | News

Dairy farmer’s tribute to Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The study, which is being carried out by agricultural consultants ADAS and Qa Research, is investigating different design options for potential animal welfare incentive schemes Defra are considering. Photo: Ronald Hissink

08-06-2022 | News

UK: Rewarding higher animal welfare on dairy farms

In a briefing, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza reminded the nation that it is illegal to move cloven-hoofed animals and their products out of the FMD protection zone without permission from the state veterinary services. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-05-2022 | News

South Africa battles Foot and Mouth Disease

It’s important to maintain good management practices when working and moving animals. Photo: Anne van der Woude

25-05-2022 | Article

Tackling biosecurity from a management perspective

Research has indicated that NSAIDs do play an important role in the treatment of digital dermatitis resulting in reduced pain, improved mobility scores and increased milk yields. Photo: Mark Pasveer

25-05-2022 | Expert opinion

NSAIDs – a solution to treating digital dermatitis?

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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