Dairy

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock

02-09-2022 | Article

Feed efficiency: A breeding goal for dairy cattle

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Researchers discovered that cows with a high immune response also had a higher tolerance for increased temperatures. Photo: Dreamstime

31-08-2022 | Research

Breeding climate-resilient cattle

The number of Jersey herds has greatly increased in Canada and the US in recent years due to their pasture performance, higher milk fat and protein percentages. Photo: Team Publicatie

22-08-2022 | Article

How do dairy breeds perform on pasture?

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress

18-08-2022 | News

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress

Kristian prefers to buy calves from beef breed. Photo: Chris McCullough

05-08-2022 | News

Dairy farms play vital role for veal producers in Denmark

Genetically, Doc is a unicorn in a few ways. Her current Genomic Total Performance Index (GTPI), a measure of her total genetic package, is +2742. Photo: Beth Hedges

01-08-2022 | Article

The most expensive dairy cow in the world

Use of SS in Florida for example, is enabling genetic progress in dairy herds to improve at a rate twice as fast as a decade ago. Photo: Henk Riswick

18-07-2022 | News

Sex-sorted semen in dairy breeding – what’s the latest?

ESL milk is the type of milk most recently introduced to the market. It has a refrigerated shelf-life of 15 to 60 days, depending on the raw milk quality. Photo: Shutterstock

05-07-2022 | Article

The evolution of milk pasteurisation

Some international companies with operations in Latin America have a similar model to promote the implementation of sustainable practices. However, the Chilean dairy sector is the first to adopt it as a national strategy to move forward on this issue. Photo: Ronald Hissink

29-06-2022 | Interview

Chile’s new sustainability standards and the impact on dairy

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While big players like Fonterra and Saputo experienced a strong first quarter, European dairy producers faced challenges in the first half of 2023. Photo: Canva

25-09-2023 | News

Dairy industry trends and challenges in 2023

The milk pricing system will continue to evolve into the future, and further changes in the system will likely be forthcoming. Photo: Canva

09-03-2022 | Article

United States: Milk pricing and its future

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