Health & Nutrition

Researchers evaluated the combined effects of six herbal extracts, which were harnessed for the formulation of polyherbal nano-colloids (PHNc), to control bovine mastitis-causing pathogens Photo: Mark Pasveer

24-05-2022 | Article

Prevent mastitis: An effective alternative to antibiotics

Summit moderator Donatello Piras (l) and host Roland van der Post discussing the impressive outcome of the three-day Global Feed Safety Summit in Berlin. Photo: Fabian Brockotter

23-05-2022 | Article

Dealing with industry challenges at the GFSS

Understanding the different types of methanogens, how they interact with other microbes and their role in methanogenesis may enable the unveiling of mitigation strategies that can effectively reduce CH4 formation without disturbing the ruminal environment. Photo: Mark Pasveer

19-05-2022 | Article

Methane mitigation: Understanding the rumen microbiome

Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-05-2022 | Article

Amino acids and formulation of dairy cow diets

Economically, group feeding allows for maximum utilisation of least-cost formulation and also facilitates mechanised feeding, thereby reducing the labour required. Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-05-2022 | Article

Advantages of group feeding of dairy cows

Foot-and-mouth disease leads to reduced feed intake and a sharp drop in milk production can be seen in dairy cows. Photo: Henk Riswick

12-05-2022 | News

Foot and Mouth Disease strikes Indonesia

The biggest and likely the easiest way to reduce feed costs on many dairy farms is to minimise waste and shrink. Photo: Mark Pasveer

11-05-2022 | Article

5 tips to withstand a tough dairy economy

Dairy Day will bring a country-specific look to mycotoxins. Photo: Brecht Denil

10-05-2022 | News

Dairy Day and Young Scientists Forum at World Mycotoxin Forum

Pathogens and Prevention Special Photo: James Archer_CDC

05-05-2022 | News

Coming soon: Pathogens and Prevention Special

Lameness is a huge issue for the UK dairy industry, with between a fifth and a quarter of cattle affected, costing the industry around £53.5 million a year. Photo: Henk Riswick

04-05-2022 | Article

Factors affecting cow response to mastitis treatment

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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