Health & Nutrition

Cows that suckle their calves have a reduced risk of some post-calving diseases and a retained foetal membrane. Photo: Canva

12-12 | News

New European initiative for increased cow and calf welfare

This new Federal Order is in combination with the USDA’s 24 April Federal Order, which requires compulsory testing of milking cows before they are moved to another state. Photo: Canva

10-12 | News

Bird flu: Milk testing across the US to stop H5N1

Following 2 profitable years, data shows farm business income for the dairy sector has fallen by 68% for 2023/4 to an average of £70,900. Photo: Canva

03-12 | News

Dairy incomes in England slump

“We’re still missing some 13 cents per kg to cover all our costs for organic milk,” chairman of the German Milch Board, Frank Lenz, said. Photo: Canva

28-11 | News

Germany: Organic milk producers still making a loss

Once in livestock, foodborne pathogens can multiply, often in the gut of the animal. Photo: Canva

26-11 | News

Foodborne pathogens – risks to Scottish livestock farms

Parasites represent an important threat to optimising performance in both beef and dairy cattle and can affect feed conversion efficiency, growth rates and fertility. Photo: Canva

21-11 | News

Sustainable control of parasites in dairy cattle

If parasites attach between the claws of the feet, they may also cause severe lameness, and heavy infestations are often associated with anaemia and other parasite-borne diseases. Photo: Canva

18-11 | Article

Keeping dairy cow parasites at bay

The phytoactive mixture positively affects animal nutrition and health and improves the production efficiency of Jersey cows.

15-11 | Article

Improving milk quality and feed efficiency in dairy cows

Cows in milking systems are fed with pellets. It is important to understand the effect of this pellet consumption on how much PMR the cows will consume. Photo: Mark Pasveer

14-11 | Article

Nutritional management when feeding cows through milking robots

Cow health

Routine dairy testing is a proven way to improve product quality and production efficiency. Photo: Daniel Schwarz

24-08-2020 | Article

New advancements in udder health management

Digital dermatitis (DD) is a global cause of dairy cow lameness. Photo: Dr Guatteo

11-08-2020 | Article

New treatments for digital dermatitis

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