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Zero grazing could be a better option when other feed costs increase, depending on the cost of harvesting and hauling the grass. Photo: Koos Groenewold
29-08-2022 | Article

How does zero grazing for dairy cows measure up?

Nutritional supplements improve digestive functions; promote vitality, health, immunity and reproduction; and maintain a good body balance. Photo: Wisium
26-08-2022 | Article

Nutritional supplements for well-performing ruminants

Feed additives should be selected for their ability to meet the needs of a particular ration and for their return on investment. Photo: Alltech
25-08-2022 | Article

Optimising inputs and mitigating feed waste

Housing and sanitation are the most important farm conditions that may cause an increased occurrence of mastitis. Photo: Henk Riswick
25-08-2022 | News

Economics of mastitis control in dairy cows

Photo: Wirestock
24-08-2022 | News

A developing dairy industry in Ghana

Farmers that grow more grass forage as feed and leverage manure, legumes, cover crops and organic amendments to improve soil health and fertility can overcome dependencies on high-cost inputs. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
23-08-2022 | News

Regenerative dairy farming on the rise

The number of Jersey herds has greatly increased in Canada and the US in recent years due to their pasture performance, higher milk fat and protein percentages. Photo: Team Publicatie
22-08-2022 | Article

How do dairy breeds perform on pasture?

Photo: Mark Pasveer
19-08-2022 | News

​Coming soon: Sustainability and Welfare special

Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts
19-08-2022 | Article

Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress
18-08-2022 | News

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders
17-08-2022 | Article

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders

While antibiotics have a role in managing the health of animals, it is important to understand what is being used and what rate and in which categories of animals. Photo: Hans Prinsen
16-08-2022 | News

UK dairy farmers urged to monitor and manage antibiotic use

A production target of 1 million tonnes of net weight seaweed has been set for 2030. Photo: Canva
15-08-2022 | News

Consortium wins EU grant to upscale seaweed production

The rise in feed and energy costs is taking a toll on milk production worldwide. For the first time since 2016, milk production in the Big-7 dairy export regions - the US, the EU, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay - contracted year-on-year for 3 consecutive quarters. Photo: Canva
12-08-2022 | News

Dairy farmers and cost-cutting solutions

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding
11-08-2022 | Article

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

Poor or inadequate fan maintenance can decrease the overall airflow by fans as well as the efficiency of these motors by as much as 40%, increasing electric bills unnecessarily. Photo: Ronald Hissink
10-08-2022 | Article

How maintenance of dairy barn fans can save costs