Health

Photo: Gerd Altmann I Pixabay

29-07-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: July business update

Photo: Fernando Zhiminaicela I Pixabay

14-07-2021 | News

Dairy farmer helps combat bovine TB and Johne’s Disease

Photo: Mark Pasveer

09-07-2021 | News

What does lameness cost dairy farmers?

Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-07-2021 | Expert opinion

The digital cushion and its role in lameness

Photo: MSD Animal Health

05-07-2021 | News

Summer mastitis: Fly control, costs and protection

To prevent heat stress, feed when it is cool. Producers can feed twice daily to help maximise intakes. Ideally more of the total mixed ration (TMR) should be offered at the coolest part of the day. Photo: Shutterstock

02-07-2021 | Article

6 tips to prevent heat stress in cows

Heat stress occurs when an animal s heat load is greater than its capacity to lose heat. Photo: Lallemand Animal Nutrition

18-06-2021 | News

A greater issue in UK: Heat stress impact on DMI

Selenium is the best-studied mineral with regards to mastitis. It is involved in both the antioxidant and immune systems, and selenium-deficient animals have been shown to have lowered immunity and resistance to disease. Photo: Shutterstock

11-06-2021 | Article

Tackling mastitis the right way

Comfortable straw pens with easy access to feed and water, right next to the parlour. There are medicines, materials, a computer and a washbasin in the white vet room. Next to it is a treatment stall. Do not put special needs cows in among pregnant cows or dry cows. Photo: Jan Hulsen I Roodbont

27-05-2021 | Article

How to effectively manage special needs cows

A well-rounded diet is by far the most effective way to support the health of your herd. Photo: Mark Pasveer

17-05-2021 | Expert opinion

6 ways to invest in your herd’s health

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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