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Photo: rodeopix, pixabay
12-03-2021 | Article

Hard butter, hard questions

Judith Murdoch, sustainable palm oil expert, commented that Simply omitting palm oil from products is a misguided approach to addressing a much larger problem." Photo: Shutterstock
11-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Sustainable dairy farming, the bigger picture

Buffers should not compensate for suboptimal feeding management. Proper feeding management should be considered based on the animal requirements at given production levels. Photo: Mark Pasveer
10-03-2021 | Article

Buffers in cow nutrition: Points to consider

Photo: Bert Jansen
09-03-2021 | News

Hundreds of cattle being culled after months at sea

Even after severe droughts, white clover has the capacity to reappear from seeds on the ground. Photo: Joseph Vary
09-03-2021 | Article

Exploring the benefits of perennial legumes in milk production

Ines Rathke, project manager at the German Agricultural Society (DLG). Photo: DLG
08-03-2021 | Interview

This was not a normal EuroTier

Feeding green tea extract at 5/ g per cow per day reduces some oxidative stress markers in Jersey cows. Photo: Pixabay
05-03-2021 | News

What role does green tea and oregano play in cow diets?

Compared to the control group, 3-NOP applied at 60 mg/kg feed dry matter decreased daily methane emission, emission yield, and emission intensity. Photo: Zana van Dijk
04-03-2021 | News

3-NOP: Effective methane inhibitor in dairy cows

When it comes to thinking outside the box or coming up with innovative solutions it can be beneficial for farmers to look to their peers for input and support rather than just receive advice through a top down approach. Photo: Zana van Dijk
04-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Tackling dairy farming problems from the ‘bottom up’

Photo: Mark Pasveer
03-03-2021 | Article

7 tips to reducing mastitis during the dry period

Pre-cut grass testing helps determine when the crop is at the optimal point for cutting to achieve quality forage with the best nutritional value. Photo: Lallemand
02-03-2021 | News

Ensuring good timing to cut grass for high-quality silage

Cows can be picky eaters indeed. This taste preference can be boiled down to the choice of grass variety used to seed the field. Photo: Chris McCullough
01-03-2021 | Article

Mixing grass seeds for maximum forage intake

Despite the implications for dairy cow welfare and productivity and the significant economic implications for dairy farmers, many dairy farmers fail to see lameness as a serious threat to their business. Photo: Ronald Hissink
26-02-2021 | Article

How farmer perceptions and automation impact lameness

Photo: Misset
25-02-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: February business update

The commission's goals include the reduction of dairy animal numbers by around 15% from 2018 levels by 2030. Photo: DairyNZ
25-02-2021 | Article

New Zealand: A greener future for dairy