breeding

In dairy, producers would be adding in tick resistance in their breeding programs as an additional component. Photo: Misset
16-08-2021 | Article

Is there a way to manage ticks more effectively in cows?

Photo: Misset
02-08-2021 | Article

Early tooth wear in dairy cattle

Grazing pastures, feedlots and areas for growing crops for herd nourishment are important elements of the operation. - Photo: Ronald Hissink
28-07-2021 | Expert opinion

How to maximise your dairy farm’s profit margins

Photo: SPACE
27-07-2021 | Article

Innovations not to be missed at SPACE 2021

One of the clear benefits of large-scale farms is the fact that those farms can have their own advisers and veterinarians working 24/7 on the farms. - Photo: Hans Prinsen
15-07-2021 | Article

7 secrets of high yielding dairy cows in China

The Halter system uses an extensive data set to predict cow behaviour. Photo: Halter
24-06-2021 | Article

New insights with collars transforming dairy farming

Empty cows going into the winter period can cost a lot of money therefore they need to be identified as early as possible. Photo: Chris McCullough
08-06-2021 | Article

Scan cows regularly in autumn calving herds

Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
13-05-2021 | News

How will sanctions impact Russia’s breeding cattle?

Photo: Nedap
06-05-2021 | Article

Automated herd management systems – what’s on the market?

Studies show that due to the limited number of cows with methane (CH4) records, the accuracies of genomic estimated breeding values (GEBV) are low. Photo: Shutterstock
16-03-2021 | Article

Improving genomic prediction of methane emission