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The biggest and likely the easiest way to reduce feed costs on many dairy farms is to minimise waste and shrink. Photo: Mark Pasveer
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France: Self-sufficient dairy farm aims for better profits

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Factors affecting cow response to mastitis treatment

Aside from a higher level of control over milk price developments, the scale of large dairy cooperatives and corporations allow them to exert more control over price developments. Photo: Canva
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The power of scale in the dairy industry

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Genetics of heat tolerance in dairy cattle

David Vonhoff: "I’ve been told that providing shade for cows increases the milk production with 2 litres a day, because of cow comfort.” Photo: David Vonhoff
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8 options for dairy farmers to reduce emissions

Managing the microbial balance in silage is essential, as bacteria, yeasts, and moulds in fresh forage contain both beneficial and harmful microbes. Photo: Koos Groenewold
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