welfare

Cows need to experience supportive resting periods throughout the day to maximise production. Photo: Scott Hartwell
16-12-2021 | Article

The value of cow comfort

Photo: Naomi Goddard
09-12-2021 | News

Taiwan: Dairy cattle welfare guidelines in place

Dairy cows that are restricted from lying down have a reduced ability to sleep, causing negative welfare implications. Photo: Hans Prinsen
19-11-2021 | Article

Impact of lying and sleep deprivation on dairy cows

Efficient mastitis detection provides an opportunity to implement early and adequate treatment protocols. Photo: Ton Kastermans
15-11-2021 | Article

Advances in dairy welfare precision technologies

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 cows live under a free-range housing system that allows them to choose to be in the solarium (usually on cool, sunny days) or inside the stables (usually on rainy days). Photo: Philipe Di Carlo
10-05-2021 | Article

A2 milk big business in Brazil

To discern an animal s emotional state, a tremendous amount of gathered data has to be analysed and the correct computer algorithm used to develop proper software. Photo: Mark Pasveer
02-04-2021 | Article

Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters

Photo: Misset
25-02-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: February business update

The rumen microbiome is the cornerstone of nutrition and current science has only scratched the surface of the complexity. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-12-2020 | Expert opinion

The future of dairy nutrition and emerging innovations

The Alus technology relies on a smart camera system that observes each pen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Photo: Cainthus
02-12-2020 | News

New technology to optimise milk production and welfare