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Recycled manure solids bedding is an alternative bedding option that is growing in popularity, especially on Canadian dairy farms. The increasing cost of straw is the reason behind the increasing switch towards alternatives. Photo: Canva
10-10-2022 | Article

Comparing recycled manure solids and straw bedding in dairy

Mikhail Mishenko, general director of the Dairy Intelligence Agency, forecasted a decline in investment activity in the dairy industry due to a lack of Western technologies, despite a significant number of new projects Russian dairy companies have in place. Photo: Henk Riswick
07-10-2022 | News

Lack of equipment and technology in Russia’s dairy sector

Diagnosing bovine respiratory disease in calves is imperative to avoid a negative effect on calf productivity. Photo: Melissa Schalke
06-10-2022 | News

Precision technology: determining respiratory disease

Fonterra maintains full ownership of Australian business
05-10-2022 | News

Fonterra maintains full ownership of Australian business

Nutritional grouping involves the grouping of cows with similar nutritional requirements and providing an adjusted diet to each group. This facilitates improved allocation of nutrients due to decreased variance of nutritional requirements within each group. Photo: Canva
04-10-2022 | Article

Benefits of nutritional grouping in dairy farms

Dairy Diary: September business update
03-10-2022 | News

Dairy Diary: September business update

Researchers said: “Our data indicate that, independent of THI, inhalation of PM2.5 decreases daily milk production in dairy cows by an average of 1.2 kg/cow for every 100-µg/ m3 increase in PM2.5, not only on the day of exposure, but also up to 7 days after the last day of smoke exposure. Photo: Canva
30-09-2022 | News

Global wildfires and its effects on dairy cows

Visual observation of oestrous behaviour is a traditional approach to successful reproductive management. Photo: Hans Prinsen
29-09-2022 | Article

5 tactics to lower infertility in dairy farms

Don’t miss it! EuroTier 2022 award winners and innovations
28-09-2022 | News

Don’t miss it! EuroTier 2022 award winners and innovations

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
27-09-2022 | Article

Low-cost thermal image devices to detect cow lameness

In this study, researchers evaluated the benefits of a full replacement of rapeseed meal with high-oil rapeseed cake on enteric methane emissions, nutrient utilisation, and milk production in dairy cows. Photo: Canva
26-09-2022 | Article

Reducing cow methane emissions: Substituting rapeseed meal with cake

Andrzej Gantner, a spokesperson of the Polish Federation of Food Producers, criticised the government for the decision to curb fertiliser production, not considering the impact it would have on Polish food sector. Photo: Shutterstock
23-09-2022 | News

Polish dairy plants in turmoil

DeLaval's Hamra Farm is currently undergoing a big expansion with a new dairy unit for 550 cows. Photo: Chris McCullough
23-09-2022 | News

DeLaval starts work on new sustainable dairy unit

This year’s ranking is characterized by the movers and the shakers. Both turnover growth and strategic activities were more significant than in recent years. Photo: Shutterstock / Valentyn Volkov
22-09-2022 | News

Combined turnover of Global Dairy Top 20 firms sees jump

Farmers should consider the impact of extreme weather during the growing season of their maize crops. Photo: Canva
21-09-2022 | Article

Mycotoxin risk in maize on the rise amid drought stress

In August 2022, Ukraine exported a broad range of dairy products, including 2,140 tonnes of butter (+250%). Photo: Canva
20-09-2022 | News

Ukrainian dairy exports reach pre-war level