What does lameness cost dairy farmers? Lameness could cost dairy farmers up to £13,600 (US$18,720) a year in decreased milk yield. Therefore, early...
6 tips to prevent heat stress in cows Heat stress impacts the performance and well-being of all ruminants.
Distillers’ grains for ruminants: Assessing protein quality The protein the cow receives comes from 2 origins: feed protein and microbial protein.
Ad-lib feeding to improve calf daily live weight gain Up to 1kg of daily live weight gain (DLWG) can be achieved using an ad-lib feeding system when birth weights are...
New technology can reduce impact of milk production by 50% A new and patented technology, developed by Dutch company MilkWays, changes the way we look at milk production...
Calf pairing: What are the advantages? According to recent research, there are many advantages to raising dairy calves in pairs or groups.
Managing the bedding and manure microbiota Nutrition, health, and a clean animal environment are the 3 pillars to consider jointly for guaranteeing the...
Feeding microbes to reduce feed costs and boost profits Crude protein makes up an important proportion of a dairy cow’s diet, but a high crude protein level results in...
Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress Poultry veterinarian Gerwin Bouwhuis gives tips and tricks on how to prevent heat stress in broilers with a...
Tailored transport rules in times of extreme heat Poultry welfare in periods of extreme heat, especially during transport, is a hot topic indeed. European...
Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies? In the context of global warming, heat waves have been observed repeatedly. Adaptations of the feeding strategy...
Tips and tricks for proper ventilation Good ventilation with sufficient capacity and air speed is very important to prevent heat stress in broilers....
Research: Exploring trace mineral sources in cow feeds Selko, the feed additives brand of Trouw Nutrition, is sharing research exploring the use of different trace...
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?