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Prevent mastitis: An effective alternative to antibiotics

Summit moderator Donatello Piras (l) and host Roland van der Post discussing the impressive outcome of the three-day Global Feed Safety Summit in Berlin. Photo: Fabian Brockotter

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Dealing with industry challenges at the GFSS

Understanding the different types of methanogens, how they interact with other microbes and their role in methanogenesis may enable the unveiling of mitigation strategies that can effectively reduce CH4 formation without disturbing the ruminal environment. Photo: Mark Pasveer

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Methane mitigation: Understanding the rumen microbiome

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18-05 | Article

Amino acids and formulation of dairy cow diets

Economically, group feeding allows for maximum utilisation of least-cost formulation and also facilitates mechanised feeding, thereby reducing the labour required. Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-05 | Article

Advantages of group feeding of dairy cows

Researchers assessed the cleanliness of various equipment used for colostrum harvest and calf feeding procedures on dairy farms using a quick portable ATP luminometry device. Photo: Mark Pasveer

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Tool to quickly measure cleanliness of colostrum equipment

Farmland in north Iceland is very rugged and can be difficult to grow grass on. Photo: Chris McCullough

12-05 | Article

Adding value to an Icelandic dairy farm

The biggest and likely the easiest way to reduce feed costs on many dairy farms is to minimise waste and shrink. Photo: Mark Pasveer

11-05 | Article

5 tips to withstand a tough dairy economy

Overview of Boux sous Salmaise village with the different buildings of the farm. Photo: Philippe Caldier

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France: Self-sufficient dairy farm aims for better profits

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Factors affecting cow response to mastitis treatment