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protein content of dairy cow rations can be reduced from around 175 to 150g/kg DM without affecting cow performance if the diet is properly formulated. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
28-07-2022 | News

Reducing protein and using forage legumes in dairy diets

The originally Belgian Alpro has been making dairy alternatives from soy protein since the 1980s and has been owned by dairy giant Danone since 2016. Photo: Canva
27-07-2022 | News

Insights into the plant-based dairy market

We need to also reconsider the expansion of the nutrients supply gap due to inadequate rations and underfeeding of feed additives during certain periods. Photo: Mark Pasveer
26-07-2022 | Article

The value of nutraceuticals in dairy farming

Yeast as a feed supplement for dairy cows
25-07-2022 | News

Yeast as a feed supplement for dairy cows

Dairy producers need to understand that application of rotational grazing system in small paddocks for large, dense herds may compromise nutrition by enhancing competition for forage and decreasing adaptive foraging movements. Photo: Henk Riswick
22-07-2022 | News

Sustainable grazing management of dairy cattle

11 dairy innovations at SPACE 2022 not to be missed
21-07-2022 | News

11 dairy innovations at SPACE 2022 not to be missed

Queso Llanero is a hard cheese that has a high salt content. It is pressed in a belt. It can be kept for a long time without refrigeration. Due to its texture it can be grated, which is why it is a very popular cheese. It is native to the Venezuelan savannah. Photo: Daniel Azevedo
21-07-2022 | News

Heard about Venezuelan artisan cheeses?

Pilot farmer Koen Slegers said: “We did not notice any change in the behaviour of the animals and the milk production remained the same. We look forward to continuing to use this product and keeping the carbon footprint of our milk as low as possible.” Photo: Mark Pasveer
20-07-2022 | News

Promising methane emission reductions trial

To remain profitable, producers must make decisions based on their herd’s income over feed costs (IOFC). This enables producers to make more informed decisions about feed purchases, when to lock in milk or feed prices, or adjust the ration program to accommodate market uncertainty. Photo: Koos Groenewold
19-07-2022 | News

Adding nutrients as ‘little bombs’ in dairy cow feed

Use of SS in Florida for example, is enabling genetic progress in dairy herds to improve at a rate twice as fast as a decade ago. Photo: Henk Riswick
18-07-2022 | News

Sex-sorted semen in dairy breeding – what’s the latest?

Cows are fed a ration mixed from crops grown on the farm. Photo: Chris McCullough
15-07-2022 | Article

Danish dairy farmer reduces reliance on feed and protein

Enhancing livelihoods and livestock production in Africa
14-07-2022 | Article

Enhancing livelihoods and livestock production in Africa

Gorlinka is a by-product of mustard meal preparation. Photo: Canva
13-07-2022 | News

Gorlinka as a protein alternative in dairy cow diets

Milk prices have soared by 24% to 36.79p/litre in March. Spot prices now drive the market and the gap between the top and bottom 10% of milk prices has risen to 10.2ppl.
12-07-2022 | News

UK dairy: Marginal gains and efficiencies to boost bottom line

Shutterstock.,Palmitic acid is widely used as a source of dietary fat to support milk fat production in dairy cows. Photo: Wasan Srisawat
11-07-2022 | News

High palmitic acid prices cut into dairy farmer margins

The Russian dairy industry has been experiencing a shortage of packaging since early April. Photo: Shutterstock
08-07-2022

Russian dairy: Packaging issues in the spotlight