Fighting mastitis with feed strategies Mastitis continues to be a problem for dairy producers, afflicting 15–20% of cows worldwide. We look at...
Is your winter parlour hygiene routine in place? As the weather gets colder, common hygiene issues on dairy farms make their way to the forefront. Let’s uncover...
Faster way to detect Johne’s disease in dairy cattle Scientists in Northern Ireland have developed a new test for Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle which promises to...
Research: DSCC method a viable tool in mastitis management A study confirms that looking more closely at the cell distribution in a milk sample can detect 18% more udder...
How to maximise dairy farm profits in warm countries Lactating cows are forced to overcome thermal stress while maintaining their high productivity, especially in...
Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth Dairy farmers in Great Britain receive regular visits from the foot trimmer, as part of lameness management. But...
Effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms We take a deeper look at the effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms in dairy equipment.
Brush benefits: More than a grooming aid for dairy cows It is more than likely that you will encounter some strategically placed cow brushes on any given dairy farm as...
Rodent impacts on dairy farm production and economics Rodents are especially attracted to farms where easy access to animal feeds is available. What is the impact on...
Brazil: Unique udder support method in the spotlight Zuniga Farm, in the city of Serranos, Minas Gerais state, has caught the attention of Brazilians as a result of...
Research: Cows in isolation - does enrichment reduce stress? Can access to an automated grooming brush and/or a mirror reduce stress of dairy cows kept in social isolation?...
EuroTier going digital in February 2021 The biennial animal husbandry show EuroTier will be held digitally-only due to Covid-19. The online event will...
Effects of postpartum clinical disease in dairy cows Here we look at the effects of postpartum clinical disease on milk production, reproduction, and culling.
California fires: Impact on dairy farmers in the US While grazing land has been destroyed yet again, there are no easy solutions to fire prevention in future.
Ins and outs of farm facilities and equipment Farm facilities and equipment should be properly selected and managed to make the most of them in functional and...
Facial eczema: A cause for concern Earlier this year there were 2 reports of clinical facial eczema outbreaks in the Australian region of Gippsland.
Humic acids for better ruminant health Here we look at the benefits that humic acids offer and their positive effect on health in ruminants.
Prevention of udder cleft dermatitis in dairy cows UCD is an inflammation of the udder skin and its surroundings. Here we look at the prevention of UCD with a...
Dairy Diary: September business update What did the month of September unveil in the dairy industry? From the latest dairy tech to acquistions, let’s...
Call on dairy farmers for M.bovis study Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is curently urging dairy farmers to help with a project to find out the...