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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

The total milk production in Israel is about 1.6 billion litres per year. Photo: Canva
20-09-2022 | News

Dairy milk management in Israel

Photo:Shutterstock / Volodimir Zozulin
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