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19-09-2022 | Article

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Using this test, milk farmers could select enough cows to create an entire herd that will produce hypoallergenic milk, the scientists said. Photo: Shutterstock
19-09-2022 | News

Russia: New test for hypoallergenic milk

New genetic investigations will lead to cows much better able to tolerate heat. Photo: Canva
19-09-2022 | Article

Which cow genes contribute to better heat tolerance?

Research has demonstrated that probiotics create a positive balance in gastrointestinal tract microbiota. Photo: Hans Banus
16-09-2022 | Article

Probiotics: A natural health and performance modulator for cows

Data collected over more than a century at Rothamsted Research showed a fall of around 35% based on figures taken from between 1902 And 2016 from its Park Grass long-term experiment at Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Photo: Mark Pasveer
15-09-2022 | News

How the changing climate is affecting hay production

The Russian deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko has recently announced that the federal budget would reimburse 70% of costs associated with purchasing of labelling equipment to dairy producers. Photo: Shutterstock
15-09-2022 | News

Russia’s state aid for dairy businesses

Researchers said that compared with the control group, cows fed the enzymes tended to eat more, and their milk had higher concentrations of protein, lactose and other desirable solids. Photo: Henk Riswick
14-09-2022 | News

Fungal enzymes can boost milk output and quality

Global dairy supply remains very weak, and it is expected that Chinese demand will rebound over coming months as Covid restrictions ease further and policy stimulus takes hold. On that basis and with the NZD/USD still supportive, we still expect a healthy milk price this season. Photo: Shutterstock
13-09-2022 | News

Healthy milk price expected in New Zealand

A further consequence of poor bunk management is reflected in the social behaviour cows exhibit when hungry. Photo: Canva
12-09-2022 | Article

Getting dairy feed bunk management right

Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer
09-09-2022 | Article

The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

Dr Adrian Barragan and his colleagues are among those to published results of studies involving treating dairy cows with aspirin after calving. Photo: Dr Adrian Barragan
08-09-2022 | Article

Using aspirin to prevent udder disease and mastitis

The White Fulani cows have today an average yield of 1.5-2 kg per day, less than the Sana goat breed that is widely used in Europe. Photo: Barbara Fouchet
08-09-2022 | Expert opinion

African dairy farmers should take bigger steps

It has been shown that it is not possible to achieve maximum production with animals fed diets with only NPN as an N source. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-09-2022 | News

Use of NPN in dairy cattle feeding

Supplementation with probiotics is recommended to improve rumen development and the health status of Holstein calves. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
06-09-2022 | News

Improving the health of newborn calves with probiotics

Rubber remains an interesting alternative surface to the natural ones. Photo: Hans Prinsen
05-09-2022 | Article

What is the best surface to prevent lameness in dairy cows?

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock
02-09-2022 | Article

Feed efficiency: A breeding goal for dairy cattle