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A group of scientists from the Russian Skoltech Institute cloned the cow in April 2020, altering genes in such a way as to remove proteins responsible for beta-lactoglobulin. Generic calf photo: Michel Zoeter.
15-02-2023 | News

A healthy calf from Russia’s cloned cow

An economic analysis has shown that cows with extended lactations have lower annual costs for feed and inseminations and fewer veterinary treatments, but also lower annual revenues for milk production. Photo: Ronald Hissink
15-02-2023 | Article

Pros and cons of extended lactation in dairy cattle

Studies show that farm workers who change their clothes after assisting with birth, and professional farm visitors wearing boots and clothes had lower odds of Coxiella burnetii infection. Photo: Dennis Beek
14-02-2023 | Article

Reducing zoonotic disease transmission in dairy farms

Peder Tuborgh, CEO Arla Food. Photo: Arla Foods
13-02-2023 | Interview

Peder Tuborgh, CEO Arla Foods: “It’s in our DNA to become more efficient”

Keeping the milking equipment clean at all times is essential to prevent milk contamination. Photo: Mark Pasveer
13-02-2023 | Article

Dairy farmers’ guide to good hygiene practices

With more sustainable pasteurisation technology that utilises UV instead of heat, dairies can save between 60 and 90% of the energy and 60 to 80% of the water. Photo: Canva
10-02-2023 | Article

Alternative to pasteurisation: A greener future for dairy?

From virtual fencing to probiotics in dairy cattle, the presentations focused on an array of topics. Photo: Misset
09-02-2023 | News

Seminar video: Advanced Dairy Farming

Environmental conditions such as high stocking density, contaminated floor, wet bedding, poor ventilation, and hot and humid climate promote the growth rate of mastitis pathogens. Photo Jan Willem van Vliet
08-02-2023 | Article

Risk factors associated with bovine mastitis

Feed programs must be designed to fit the nutritional needs of calves and delivered in a way that allows them to express natural behaviours. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
08-02-2023 | Article

The surplus calf puzzle

The new Assured Integrated Milk Supplier scheme will ensure traceability in the GB supply chain for those purchasing milk from non-direct sources. Photo: Anne van der Woude
07-02-2023 | News

Dairy-Tech 2023: Awards for milk yield, fat and protein production

Gerald Behrens is head of ruminant marketing at Boehringer Ingelheim. Photo: Frank Daum
06-02-2023 | Interview

Cow health: ‘Prevention remains the basis, despite vaccinations and antibiotics’

Latvian dairy industry strongly depends on the general situation in the European market. Photo: Canva
03-02-2023 | News

Latvian dairy industry crisis to wind down

US cheese and dairy growth, prices on a downward trend
02-02-2023 | News

US cheese and dairy growth, prices on a downward trend

BSE was diagnosed on a farm in the province South Holland during “active surveillance” of a dead beef cow. Photo: Canva
01-02-2023 | News

UPDATED: Dutch BSE case is harmless variant

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather
01-02-2023 | Article

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather

Scientists found there was an 85% correlation between collected methane and predicted methane, with the conclusion being there is a genetic way to lower methane. Photo Canva
01-02-2023 | News

Breeding lower methane cows