Health

It is estimated that around one third of UK dairy herds are infected to some extent with Johne’s Disease, but within herd prevalence has until recently been difficult to ascertain. Photo: Hans Prinsen

27-10-2022 | News

Johne’s Disease: Identifying the right cows to cull

While Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN) and Fumonisins from B class (FBs) have been widely studied, very little in vivo research has been conducted when it comes to how these mycotoxins threaten nutrient digestibility and rumen function in dairy cows. Photo: Shutterstock

24-10-2022 | News

Managing mycotoxin risk in dairy cows

Researchers are asking people to take a blood test and complete a short questionnaire. They are particularly keen for people working with cattle in the South West, such as farmers, vets, TB testers and milkers. Photo: Henk Riswick

21-10-2022 | News

Working with cattle: investigating zoonotic TB

Water scarcity is an increasingly critical global issue - farms around the world are finding ways to reduce their water footprint. Photo: Canva

20-10-2022 | Article

Dairy farm water management around the globe

Nevertheless, contrary to public perception, larger dairy herds were not necessarily associated with poorer animal welfare. Photo: Bert Jansen

12-10-2022 | News

Animal welfare standards: from large to small dairy farms

Recycled manure solids bedding is an alternative bedding option that is growing in popularity, especially on Canadian dairy farms. The increasing cost of straw is the reason behind the increasing switch towards alternatives. Photo: Canva

10-10-2022 | Article

Comparing recycled manure solids and straw bedding in dairy

Nutritional grouping involves the grouping of cows with similar nutritional requirements and providing an adjusted diet to each group. This facilitates improved allocation of nutrients due to decreased variance of nutritional requirements within each group. Photo: Canva

04-10-2022 | Article

Benefits of nutritional grouping in dairy farms

Researchers said: “Our data indicate that, independent of THI, inhalation of PM2.5 decreases daily milk production in dairy cows by an average of 1.2 kg/cow for every 100-µg/ m3 increase in PM2.5, not only on the day of exposure, but also up to 7 days after the last day of smoke exposure. Photo: Canva

30-09-2022 | News

Global wildfires and its effects on dairy cows

Photo:Shutterstock / Volodimir Zozulin

19-09-2022 | Article

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Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer

09-09-2022 | Article

The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

Pathogens & Prevention - key strategies for healthy livestock

Sunita van Es Sahota, editor special projects

29-06-2020 | Expert opinion

Staying vigilant against diseases

A digital pen and a smartphone can be used with a visitors book for an easy solution to generate useful on-farm information. Photo: Carlos Piñeiro

29-06-2020 | Article

New paradigms for disease prevention

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