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In humans, iodine maintains the functionality of the thyroid gland through the regulation of thyroid hormones; thus, its intake and availability are important for human health. Proper supplementation strategies in dairy species can guarantee animal health and consumer health benefits. Photo: Canva

01-06 | Article

Influencing iodine levels in dairy

Recent research has emphasized the beneficial effects of white clover inclusion in perennial ryegrass (PRG) on animal performance due to its ability to biologically fix nitrogen. Photo: Canva

30-05 | Article

Profitable grazing strategies for dairy cows

What are the top 5 numbers that your banker truly cares about? The numbers that every dairy farmer should have at their fingertips to keep a pulse on the financial health of their business? Photo: Canva

25-05 | Article

5 numbers dairy farmers should have at their fingertips

The cows feeding in Utah at the feeding gate. Photo: Aage Krogsdam

23-05 | Article

Utah, USA: A 5,500 milking herd in the high valley

Some studies report management interventions such as pregnancy termination, selective reduction, and nutritional management during the transition period to aid in reducing the incidence of twin pregnancy. Photo: Canva

17-05 | Article

Avoiding a twin pregnancy in dairy cows

The Clandeboye herd has enjoyed success around local shows winning with both Jersey and Holstein cows. Photo: Chris McCullough

09-05 | Article

How a Northern Ireland dairy farm became more sustainable

Understanding the concepts of thermoneutral zone, thermal comfort indices, thermal stress indicators, and thermal stress response including changes in behaviour is useful to recognise heat stress. Photo: Willem van Vliet

03-05 | Article

Heat stress in dairy cows housed in confinement systems

The new barn houses 112 cubicles and calving pens. Photo: Chris McCullough

02-05 | Article

Danish dairy farmer uses only locally-grown protein

Dr Alison Van Eenennaam, a geneticist at University of California at Davis used gene editing a few years ago to create a bull calf (named Cosmo). Photo: Dr Alison Van Eenennaam

25-04 | Article

Genetic progress in cattle: a global overview

In terms of resting time, calves spent more time lying down in the hour following feeding when they received human contact, irrespective of the housing system. Photo: Misset

20-04 | Article

Human contact enrichment improves dairy calf welfare