Health & Nutrition

Scientists examined the effects of dietary CP content and supplementing a low CP diet with dietary starch or rumen-protected Met (RPMet) on the performance, metabolism and nitrogen-use-efficiency (NUE) in dairy cows fed a red clover and grass-based silage. Photo: Canva

01-02-2024 | News

Feeding dairy cows lower crude protein diets

Grazing dairy cows on temperate pastures

31-01-2024 | Article

Grazing dairy cows on temperate pastures

It's better not offer this for consumption for animals: maize affected by mycotoxins. Photo: Canva

26-01-2024 | Article

Back to the basics: An introduction to mycotoxins

Proper timing of silage feeding helps maintain higher intake. That is, in hot days, silage should be fed in late evening, night and early morning.

25-01-2024 | Article

What to consider to improve a dairy cow’s silage intake

Magazine edition 5: A focus on dairy cow nutrition

18-01-2024 | News

Magazine edition 5: A focus on dairy cow nutrition

Sarah Tomlinson, TB Advisory Service technical director and Kingshay veterinary consultant: “The biggest barrier to TB control was the 'them and us' mentality when it came to government, vets and farmers. We share a common goal, working towards a TB-free future." Photo: Canva

09-01-2024 | News

Bovine TB at lowest levels in England for 15 years

Proper air quality is a critical factor affecting dairy calves’ respiratory health determined by the design and operation of buildings, ventilation systems, stocking density, floor and litter material, and manure management. Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-12-2023 | Article

How to prevent bovine respiratory disease complex in calves

Phosphorus deficiency leads to delayed oestrus due to the low secretion of oestrogen and may also lead to dystocia.

27-12-2023 | Article

Biological functions and adaptive nutrition for dairy cows

Roundworms are ubiquitous in the UK cattle industry and are of growing concern for livestock producers and policy makers due to productivity impacts and the environmental impacts of livestock and associated treatments. Photo: Canva

20-12-2023 | News

Dairy farmers help explore roundworm management

When evaluating the comfort of the lying area, there are several things to look out for. There may be cases where the resting area may not always be optimal. The main goal is always to have enough space so all the animals can lie comfortably at the same time. Photo: Canva

19-12-2023 | Expert opinion

What makes a good lying area for dairy cattle?

Cow health

Routine dairy testing is a proven way to improve product quality and production efficiency. Photo: Daniel Schwarz

24-08-2020 | Article

New advancements in udder health management

Digital dermatitis (DD) is a global cause of dairy cow lameness. Photo: Dr Guatteo

11-08-2020 | Article

New treatments for digital dermatitis

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