New green standard for navel care of newborn calves A navel string/umbilical cord is the highway into a calf’s bloodstream and is an open connection with the...
Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters What if the emotions of farm animals could also be interpreted accurately through their communication, faces and...
7 considerations when selecting and feeding fat supplements New research on the impact of individual fatty acids on cow performance shows there is a lot to be gained by no...
Late gestation hoof trimming increases abortion risk A study has shown that hoof trimming during the late gestation period, ups the chances of abortion in dairy cows.
What’s the impact on EU when milk quotas ended? In 2015 the EU's milk quotas were lifted. How has this thus far affected the EU?
How the dairy market in Russia is developing During 2020, the dairy market in Russia further progressed in breaking the drawdown that has dominated the...
Use sand wisely for soil health and cow comfort Sand is a popular bedding choice for many farmers. How can farmers use it more effectively?
Spain’s dairy industry: an inside view The dairy industry is very important to Spanish agri-business, generating a turnover of around €13 bn/year and...
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...
More focus on cow gut health Leaky gut syndrome receives a lot of attention. Yet, questions remain about the cause, consequences and...
Essential oils benefit broiler gut health With the search on to find suitable alternatives to antibiotics, essential plant oils could be viable...
Cutting costs by Campylobacter control Campylobacter is a food safety hazard and one of the leading causes of acute diarrhoeal disease in humans in...
Correctly balancing rations is key in dairy cow nutrition Correctly balancing rations is key to making the most of forage this winter and an important aspect of rumen...
How to maximise dairy farm profits in warm countries Lactating cows are forced to overcome thermal stress while maintaining their high productivity, especially in...
New strategies to improve welfare and productivity Improving welfare and reducing stress at the farm can lead to higher product quality, less losses and ultimately...
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...
Kuhn tests feeding robot on trial farms Kuhn has placed a number of its Aura feeding robots at trial farms to eliminate any teething troubles. The first...
Dairy tech: Key for successful and profitable farming The Global Dairy Tech Start-up Spotlight event will hone in on cutting-edge dairy technology to maximise...