Health & Nutrition

Subclinical hypocalcaemia (SCH) occurs when calcium levels in the blood fall below normal levels, and it can affect nearly half of mature dairy cows and a quarter of first-time calvers. Photo: Canva

16-01 | News

3D-printed sensors tackle milk fever in dairy cows

The number of countries that have closed their borders for imports of certain animal products from Germany is growing. The United Kingdom – which, since Brexit, no longer forms part of the European Union, has officially banned the import of live cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany, as well as their fresh meat.

15-01 | News

FMD Germany: ‘Ray of hope’ for dairy and pork producers

“The fact that we can feed a no-soya ration with a lower environmental impact and produce similar yields is a real positive,” says nutritionist Pete Reis Photo: Canva

14-01 | News

Halving carbon footprint of dairy diets while maintaining milk yields

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

13-01 | News

FMD Germany: Dairy industry holds its breath

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been diagnosed in 3 dead water buffalos in the eastern German state of Brandenburg. Photo: Bert Jansen

10-01 | News

FMD Germany: 3 water buffaloes in Brandenburg infected

During hot weather cows must consume large volumes of water; however, with more water consumption comes greater excretion which could lead to a disbalance of minerals. Photo: Mark Pasveer

27-12-2024 | Article

Mitigating heat stress in ruminants through nutrition

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

12-12-2024 | 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

10-12-2024 | 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

03-12-2024 | News

Dairy incomes in England slump

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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