Health

Poor or inadequate fan maintenance can decrease the overall airflow by fans as well as the efficiency of these motors by as much as 40%, increasing electric bills unnecessarily. Photo: Ronald Hissink
10-08 | Article

How maintenance of dairy barn fans can save costs

Photo: Ronald Hissink
09-08 | Article

Effective fibre in dairy cow feed

The survey hopes to establish whether farmers still use a silo or any other container storing loose concentrated feedstuffs, that predates 1 August 1996 and how has it been cleaned since that time. Photo: Koos Groenewold
02-08 | News

UK BSE case prompts farmer survey

We need to also reconsider the expansion of the nutrients supply gap due to inadequate rations and underfeeding of feed additives during certain periods. Photo: Mark Pasveer
26-07 | Article

The value of nutraceuticals in dairy farming

Down cows require immediate attention with assistance from a trained rescue team. Down cows need a safe area in a pen or paddock where they have a comfortable resting surface. Photo: Mark Pasveer
30-06 | Article

What should we consider with down cow care?

Photo: Wick Natzijl
27-06

How to keep an eye on shedding and heat stress

Nutreco’s livestock feed business – convened more than 50 university students, young professionals, faculty members, and industry leaders for the first ever Young Scientist Forum. Photo: Trouw Nutrition
21-06 | News

Managing mycotoxin risk: Takeaways from Young Scientists Forum

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said livestock vaccinations could be complex but provided huge benefits, not just for animal health and welfare but also had a positive impact on food, economic and job security in the UK. Photo: Misset
14-06 | News

UK dairy herd vaccinations guideline provides new vision

The study, which is being carried out by agricultural consultants ADAS and Qa Research, is investigating different design options for potential animal welfare incentive schemes Defra are considering. Photo: Ronald Hissink
08-06

UK: Rewarding higher animal welfare on dairy farms

In a briefing, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza reminded the nation that it is illegal to move cloven-hoofed animals and their products out of the FMD protection zone without permission from the state veterinary services. Photo: Mark Pasveer
30-05 | News

South Africa battles Foot and Mouth Disease

Pathogens & Prevention - key strategies for healthy livestock

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