Dairy

Scientists have developed sensors for controlling the acidity of products. We are talking about multilayer sensitive films that can be integrated into any package. Photo: Canva
25-11 | News

New smart dairy packaging in Russia

Margret Wenker, a postdoctoral researcher found out that health is not a reason to prevent cow-calf contact. She stated: “Animal welfare is not just a matter of health but also of being able to exhibit your natural behaviour." Photo: Michel Zoeter
23-11 | Article

New Zealand: Views on prolonged dairy cow-calf contact

“Everywhere I go, farmers tell me they don’t want bigger cows," says Marco Winters, head of animal genetics for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Photo: Canva
22-11 | Article

Size matters: Halting the trend towards bigger dairy cows

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms
10-11 | Article

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms

Some farmers can’t find any applicants and the lack of staff has led some farmers to decide to milk less cows. Photo: Hans Prinsen
03-11 | News

Australian dairy farmers unable to find labour

One of the key features of efficient dairy farms is the farmer’s ability to organise and delegate tasks. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
02-11 | News

5 key factors to improve labour efficiency on dairy farms

In total, the organisation studied milk produced by 50 Russian brands and revealed violations of safety standards in 14% of samples and ‘various defects’ in 40% more samples.
25-10 | News

Milk quality violations in Russia highlighted

It is speculated that calves that are at ease with humans may yield to heifers with low temperaments or stress and are easy to handle. Photo: Canva
14-10 | News

How can heifer management be improved?

Diagnosing bovine respiratory disease in calves is imperative to avoid a negative effect on calf productivity. Photo: Melissa Schalke
06-10 | News

Precision technology: determining respiratory disease

Visual observation of oestrous behaviour is a traditional approach to successful reproductive management. Photo: Hans Prinsen
29-09 | Article

5 tactics to lower infertility in dairy farms

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