Health

Don t be tempted to cut corners; low bactoscans and cell counts make an important contribution to the milk price achieved, so it is in your interest to avoid common mistakes by taking action," says Alison Cox, global applications specialist, Deosan. Photo: Lex Salverda

18-12-2020 | News

Is your winter parlour hygiene routine in place?

Photo: Jan WIllem Schouten

14-12-2020 | News

Faster way to detect Johne’s disease in dairy cattle

"With the ability to use DSCC as an addition to SCC we add new measures to better tackle mastitis, says Dr Schwarz dairy farming senior specialist at FOSS Analytical. Photo: Henk Riswick

09-12-2020 | News

Research: DSCC method a viable tool in mastitis management

Photo: Roodbont

02-12-2020 | News

How to prioritise a good, comfortable cubicle

Photo: Mark Pasveer

23-11-2020 | Article

How to maximise dairy farm profits in warm countries

Photo: Sarah Pedersen

19-11-2020 | Expert opinion

Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth

Bacterial biofilms occur at all stages of dairy processing, from raw milk collection through to waste treatment. Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-11-2020 | Article

Effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms

Photo: Henk Riswick

12-11-2020 | Article

Brush benefits: More than a grooming aid for dairy cows

To assess potential rodent damage on a farm, it is important to estimate the rodent population. Photo: Mark Pasveer

10-11-2020 | News

Rodent impacts on dairy farm production and economics

Photo: Daniel Azevedo

09-11-2020 | News

Brazil: Unique udder support method in the spotlight

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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