Health & Nutrition

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

BSE was diagnosed on a farm in the province South Holland during “active surveillance” of a dead beef cow. Photo: Canva

01-02-2023 | News

UPDATED: Dutch BSE case is harmless variant

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather

01-02-2023 | Article

Managing the risk of mastitis in wet weather

It was reviewed that having a disease within 14 days before the onset of mastitis was associated with the severity of clinical expression of mastitis. Photo: Canva

31-01-2023 | Article

Risk factors for severity of clinical mastitis in dairy cows

Varying results of mycotoxins were noted across the world. Photo: Canva

26-01-2023 | News

DSM World Mycotoxin Survey 2023

Dry matter intake play an important role is the depth and duration of negative energy balance. Photo: Canva

26-01-2023 | Article

Feeding postpartum cows successfully

Managing cow welfare in the winter months

23-01-2023 | Article

Managing cow welfare in the winter months

Dietary inulin supplementation enhances the ability to resist oxidative stress and improves the immune system in dairy cows. Photo: Canva

17-01-2023 | Article

Health benefits of inulin in mid-lactating cows

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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