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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

02-08-2022 | 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

26-07-2022 | 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

30-06-2022 | Article

What should we consider with down cow care?

Photo: Wick Natzijl

27-06-2022

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

21-06-2022 | 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

14-06-2022 | 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

08-06-2022 | News

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

30-05-2022 | News

South Africa battles Foot and Mouth Disease

It’s important to maintain good management practices when working and moving animals. Photo: Anne van der Woude

25-05-2022 | Article

Tackling biosecurity from a management perspective

Research has indicated that NSAIDs do play an important role in the treatment of digital dermatitis resulting in reduced pain, improved mobility scores and increased milk yields. Photo: Mark Pasveer

25-05-2022 | Expert opinion

NSAIDs – a solution to treating digital dermatitis?

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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