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Of the roughly 22,000 veterinary surgeons practising in Germany, only 3,500 are still involved in the care of agricultural livestock. Photo: Ton Kastermans
12-06-2023 | Article

Chronic vet shortage: A global problem

Body condition scoring is a valuable tool with significant impacts on transition performance and the prevalence of ketosis. The ideal body condition score post-calving ranges from 2.75 to 3.00 out of 5. Photo: Hans Prinsen
09-06-2023 | Article

Ketosis in dairy cows: do’s and don’ts

Near the small village of Murdoch, approximately 175 km west of Minneapolis, is Minnesota's largest dairy cow farm, which is one of the USA's largest herds of 9,500 cows. Photo: Aage Krogsdam
08-06-2023 | Article

Minnesota, USA: Milking one of the largest herds of 9,500 cows

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
01-06-2023 | 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
30-05-2023 | 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
25-05-2023 | Article

5 numbers dairy farmers should have at their fingertips

The cows feeding in Utah at the feeding gate. Photo: Aage Krogsdam
23-05-2023 | Article

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

Cow bells and their effect on cow behaviour
17-05-2023 | Article

Cow bells and their effect on cow behaviour

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
17-05-2023 | 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
09-05-2023 | Article

How a Northern Ireland dairy farm became more sustainable