Health & Nutrition

Photos: Vincent ter Beek

28-11-2022 | News

Review | Sustainable feed production – where do phytogenics fit in?

Video: Galama Media

24-11-2022 | Article

VIDEO: Dairy feed efficiency – from low protein diets to youngstock

One of the key progress indicators is the fall in dairy lameness and mortality from various 2019 indicators.

23-11-2022 | News

Antibiotic use in UK dairy sector low but more data needed

Supplementing dairy cows during high-risk periods with the yeast postbiotic Safmannan helps to strengthen their natural defences and regulate the response of the innate immune system. Photo: Canva

18-11-2022 | Article

Managing dairy cow stress and health through nutrition

Considering the economic impacts of health and welfare issues of parasites on the livestock industry, prevention has more advantages than the cure for parasitic infections. Photo: Canva

15-11-2022 | Article

Breeding for parasite resistance in dairy cows

Lars van de Nieuwenhof accurately weighs Bovaer10, Agrifirm's mineral mixture to which Bovaer has been added, for use in his feed mixer. He calculates with 150 g of Bovaer10 per cow per day. Photo: Bert Jansen

04-11-2022 | News

Bovaer pilot: CO2 reduction revenue model

Clinical mastitis is an inflammatory response to infection causing changes in the udder, milk composition, and increases the somatic cell count. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-11-2022 | Article

Rumen microbiota imbalance and mastitis

It is estimated that around one third of UK dairy herds are infected to some extent with Johne’s Disease, but within herd prevalence has until recently been difficult to ascertain. Photo: Hans Prinsen

27-10-2022 | News

Johne’s Disease: Identifying the right cows to cull

Photo: Koos Groenewold

25-10-2022 | News

The 7 biggest trends in dairy cow and animal feed

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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