Health & Nutrition

The journey to supreme udder health

01-11-2023 | Expert opinion

The journey to supreme udder health

The aim of the longitudinal study was to measure the association between the transmission routes via the dam and the environment on a calf that subsequently tested serologically positive for MAP. Photo: Joris Telders

01-11-2023 | News

Johne’s Disease – environmental and dam risks

In the context of acidosis, when the gut wall becomes more permeable, LPS can cross from the rumen into the lumen of the gut. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

25-10-2023 | Expert opinion

Leaky gut and the cost of inflammation in dairy cows

Despite relatively low lameness prevalence, many New Zealand farmers believe it is an issue on their farm and they rank welfare impact of lameness of high importance.

25-10-2023 | News

Farmers’ perception of lameness in their dairy herds

Maximising profits in farms by focusing on the right indicators and global dairy trends and 2 main topics that will be discussed during this webinar. Photo: Canva

19-10-2023 | News

The power of good bacteria on a dairy farm

Clinical signs of the Bluetongue virus in cattle include ocular discharge, conjunctivitis, oral mucosal congestion, development of ulcers and necrotic lesions on the lips and tongue as well as oedema. Photo: Boerderij

18-10-2023 | News

Bluetongue virus outbreak in Netherlands spreading like wildfire

In the EU - some nations have domestic legal requirements for dairy cattle welfare, while in others it is left to industry standards or niche production requirements that are linked to various premium labels. Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-10-2023 | News

Comparing dairy cow welfare standards across Europe

Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral disease of ruminants. In small ruminants, it is generally asymptomatic. In cattle, on the other hand, it can cause clinical signs leading to economic losses on farms. Photo: Canva

10-10-2023 | News

EHD is spreading rapidly in France, compulsory cattle testing

The efficiency of Ig absorption over the first 24 hours post-calving decreases after 6 hours reaching its minimal level at 24 hours of age, following the phenomenon known as gut closure. Photo: Canva

05-10-2023 | News

Factors affecting calf colostrum utilisation

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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