Health & Nutrition

Bacterial spores, which are found in raw milk, can survive harsh processing conditions encountered in dairy manufacturing, including pasteurisation, and drying. Photo: Canva

08-03-2023 | Article

Analysis of spore reduction strategy in raw milk

Heifers feed more slowly, ruminate less, are lower in the pecking order, can be easily chased away from feed space or lying areas, so need time to adjust. Photo: Canva

07-03-2023 | Article

Nearly a fifth of heifers fail to reach second lactation

Type of fat supplement included in dairy rations should be considered to help ensure that the most-appropriate functional and physical properties of milk fat are achieved as required by a particular milk processor. Photo: Canva

06-03-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat nutrition in dairy diets – what are the latest findings?

In January this year, Rumin8 commenced two safety and efficacy trials of its methane reducing feed supplements in New Zealand. Photo: Dairy NZ

06-03-2023 | News

Red seaweed replication to cut dairy methane

The storage method is an important factor affecting feed quality and the farm economy. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

01-03-2023 | Article

Strategies for reducing dairy feed costs

Research on the effects of exercise on first lactation lameness, carried out at Massey University, New Zealand, has attempted to reduce levels experienced by dairy heifers using exercise in the rearing period. Photo: Peter Roek

28-02-2023 | News

UK: funding for cow lameness and productivity

Northern Ireland (NI) has seen more herds going down with TB and the number of reactor animals at a test rising. The bovine TB herd incidence has crept above 10% for the first time in 20 years, according to statistics released by DAERA. Photo; Canva

21-02-2023 | News

NI: Vaccine hopes for bovine TB rise, highest rate in 20 years

Although the results of the government commissioned tests on the cattle feed have found no toxins present, toxin-producing bacteria were cultured from samples. Photo: Chris McCullough

17-02-2023 | News

Test results: Cause of Jersey cows’ deaths

Studies show that farm workers who change their clothes after assisting with birth, and professional farm visitors wearing boots and clothes had lower odds of Coxiella burnetii infection. Photo: Dennis Beek

14-02-2023 | Article

Reducing zoonotic disease transmission in dairy farms

Keeping the milking equipment clean at all times is essential to prevent milk contamination. Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-02-2023 | Article

Dairy farmers’ guide to good hygiene practices

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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