Health & Nutrition

Fresh grass can produce insoluble ammonium salts with magnesium, significantly reducing Mg-bioavailability (Blood Mg <2mg/100ml). Photo: Shutterstock

10-02-2022 | Expert opinion

Controlling cow metabolic diseases via balanced rations

Ideally, silage should be cut at 16-20% dry matter, and harvested at 30-35% for a pit and 35-40% for baled silage. Photo: Chris McCullough

09-02-2022 | Article

Efficiently managing silage for dairy cows

While cattle with predominantly white markings seem to be more resistant to horn flies, they are also are more susceptible to health problems such as sunburn and eye cancers. Photo: Bailey Basiel / Penn State

08-02-2022 | Article

Why some dairy cows naturally fend off the horn fly

07-02-2022 | Article

Aerobic deterioration of silage

Photo: Canva

28-01-2022 | News

Dairy Diary: January business update

On-demand: Webinar on antibiotic reduction

06-01-2022 | News

On-demand: Webinar on antibiotic reduction

“China is the biggest source of soybean demand,” explains Stefan Vogel, global sector strategist, grains & oilseeds, at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness. Photo: Mark Pasveer

03-01-2022 | Article

Soybeans situation: 2021 and beyond

Researchers set out to determine if the amla fruit, or Indian gooseberries, can be used as an alternative natural feed source in lactating dairy cows. Photo: sarangib

29-12-2021 | News

Enhanced milk production from amla fruit fed to dairy cows

In most cases, more emphasis should be given on feeding strategies including feeding system. Photo: Koos Groenewold

27-12-2021 | Expert opinion

Dairy rations to alleviate milk fat depression

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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