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Clinical signs of the Bluetongue virus in cattle include ocular discharge, conjunctivitis, oral mucosal congestion, development of ulcers and necrotic lesions on the lips and tongue as well as oedema. Photo: Boerderij
18-10-2023 | News

Bluetongue virus outbreak in Netherlands spreading like wildfire

Hamas fighters torched this hay barn on one of the kibbutz farms.
17-10-2023 | News

Dairy in Israel: How tragedy unfolded on farms

In the EU - some nations have domestic legal requirements for dairy cattle welfare, while in others it is left to industry standards or niche production requirements that are linked to various premium labels. Photo: Mark Pasveer
16-10-2023 | News

Comparing dairy cow welfare standards across Europe

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health
13-10-2023 | Article

Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health

Cows are kept indoors all year round and fed a TMR. Photos: Yoel Strauss
12-10-2023 | Article

Israel dairy farm: “Regulations are becoming harder to comply with”

Growing from 1,800 cows to 4,200 cows requires more than scaling the dairy operation.t requires scaling your mindset as a leader and stepping out of the day-to-day and into the role of CEO of the dairy. (Generic) photo: Canva
12-10-2023 | News

The secret to becoming your dairy’s CEO

Commenting on the current state of the UK dairy industry, NFU regional dairy board chair Stephen Dark admitted dairy farmers were feeling under pressure due to low prices but hoped the situation would improve in the coming year. Photo: Canva
11-10-2023 | News

Recent figures: High costs and reduced income to hit UK dairy

In 2022, several global shipping companies have suspended logistics to Russian ports. In addition, The EU's fifth package of sanctions against Russia included a prohibition on Russian-flagged ships entering EU ports after 16 April 2022. Photo: Canva
11-10-2023 | News

Russia urged to tackle dairy logistics issues

Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. In small ruminants, it is generally asymptomatic. In cattle, on the other hand, it can cause clinical signs leading to economic losses on farms. Photo: Canva
10-10-2023 | News

EHD is spreading rapidly in France, compulsory cattle testing

Timing of recovery of Chinese dairy demand uncertain
09-10-2023 | News

Timing of recovery of Chinese dairy demand uncertain

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show
06-10-2023 | News

World Dairy Expo awards winning cows at international cattle show

"More than 70% of dairy products from Russia are counterfeits. Milk, for example, everything is added to it, nothing is natural. And we consume it all. So, what future awaits us after this? After all, food security should be at the forefront of everything," Talgat Baimurinov, chairman of the agricultural committee at the business union Atameken
06-10-2023 | News

Kazakhstan’s issues with poor milk quality imports

Nathalie and Jean-Louis Mairet among grazing cows. Photo: Gaec Mairet family
05-10-2023 | Article

French farm achieves higher milk price from milk robots

Photo: Hans Prinsen
05-10-2023 | News

Coming soon: Antibiotic Reduction special

The efficiency of Ig absorption over the first 24 hours post-calving decreases after 6 hours reaching its minimal level at 24 hours of age, following the phenomenon known as gut closure. Photo: Canva
05-10-2023 | News

Factors affecting calf colostrum utilisation

The Grand Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show went to Lin-Max Beemer Sweet Pea, exhibited by Sophie Leach of Linwood, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to Dappleview Tatoo Ella, exhibited by Tristen Ostrom of Kaukauna, Wis.
04-10-2023 | News

Victory for Sweet Pea at Int’l Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo