Health & Nutrition

Many farms have adequate levels of silage filling clamps this winter, but the opportunity to maximise milk from forage, to increase margin per litre, relies heavily on good ration formulation. Photo: KW Alternative Feeds

27-11-2020 | Article

Correctly balancing rations is key in dairy cow nutrition

Recently, a study by Dr. Peiqiang Yu et al showed the potential of using chickpeas as cattle feed. Photo: Zana van Dijk

25-11-2020 | News

Chickpeas for cattle nutrition: hummus not just for humans

Photo: Mark Pasveer

23-11-2020 | Article

How to maximise dairy farm profits in warm countries

Photo: Sarah Pedersen

19-11-2020 | Expert opinion

Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth

Bacterial biofilms occur at all stages of dairy processing, from raw milk collection through to waste treatment. Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-11-2020 | Article

Effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms

Photo: Shutterstock

16-11-2020 | Article

Grazing: Considering the opportunities for dairy cows

Photo: Henk Riswick

12-11-2020 | Article

Brush benefits: More than a grooming aid for dairy cows

To assess potential rodent damage on a farm, it is important to estimate the rodent population. Photo: Mark Pasveer

10-11-2020 | News

Rodent impacts on dairy farm production and economics

Photo: Daniel Azevedo

09-11-2020 | News

Brazil: Unique udder support method in the spotlight

Photo: Henk Riswick

06-11-2020 | News

Research: Cows in isolation – does enrichment reduce stress?

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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