Health

Dr Adrian Barragan and his colleagues are among those to published results of studies involving treating dairy cows with aspirin after calving. Photo: Dr Adrian Barragan

08-09-2022 | Article

Using aspirin to prevent udder disease and mastitis

Rubber remains an interesting alternative surface to the natural ones. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-09-2022 | Article

What is the best surface to prevent lameness in dairy cows?

Zero grazing could be a better option when other feed costs increase, depending on the cost of harvesting and hauling the grass. Photo: Koos Groenewold

29-08-2022 | Article

How does zero grazing for dairy cows measure up?

Housing and sanitation are the most important farm conditions that may cause an increased occurrence of mastitis. Photo: Henk Riswick

25-08-2022 | News

Economics of mastitis control in dairy cows

Photo: Mark Pasveer

19-08-2022 | News

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Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts

19-08-2022 | Article

Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders

17-08-2022 | Article

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders

While antibiotics have a role in managing the health of animals, it is important to understand what is being used and what rate and in which categories of animals. Photo: Hans Prinsen

16-08-2022 | News

UK dairy farmers urged to monitor and manage antibiotic use

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

10-08-2022 | Article

How maintenance of dairy barn fans can save costs

Photo: Ronald Hissink

09-08-2022 | Article

Effective fibre in dairy cow feed

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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