Health & Nutrition

Shutterstock.,Palmitic acid is widely used as a source of dietary fat to support milk fat production in dairy cows. Photo: Wasan Srisawat

11-07-2022 | News

High palmitic acid prices cut into dairy farmer margins

Pellets minimises feed waste, prevent behavioural feed sorting and because of their concentrated form, animals tend to perform well because of evenly receive nutrients per individual meal. Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-07-2022 | Expert opinion

The plus side of pelleting in dairy nutrition

Down cows require immediate attention with assistance from a trained rescue team. Down cows need a safe area in a pen or paddock where they have a comfortable resting surface. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-06-2022 | Article

What should we consider with down cow care?

Photo: Wick Natzijl

27-06-2022

How to keep an eye on shedding and heat stress

Colostrum feeding management is important for calves to develop an immunity to infection and bacteria as they grow up.

23-06-2022 | Article

Quality feed for healthy heifers in the tropics

Nutreco’s livestock feed business – convened more than 50 university students, young professionals, faculty members, and industry leaders for the first ever Young Scientist Forum. Photo: Trouw Nutrition

21-06-2022 | News

Managing mycotoxin risk: Takeaways from Young Scientists Forum

This webinar looked at sustainability in dairy farming with feed efficiency, herd longevity and reproduction in mind. (L - R) Frederik Gadeyne, product developer within the R&D ruminants team at Agrimprove; Zana van Dijk, editor Dairy Global; (top) Valentin Nenov, global ruminants manager at Phileo by Lesaffre; Albert de Vries, Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida.

16-06-2022 | News

Webinar on demand: Sustainable Dairy Farming

Dawn Howard, NOAH chief executive, said livestock vaccinations could be complex but provided huge benefits, not just for animal health and welfare but also had a positive impact on food, economic and job security in the UK. Photo: Misset

14-06-2022 | News

UK dairy herd vaccinations guideline provides new vision

Nutrition as a tool to adapt to heat stress

13-06-2022 | Article

Nutrition as a tool to adapt to heat stress

David Dunlop decided to row up the number 70 in the grass on the farm just outside Royal Hillsborough village. "I decided to create my very own tribute to the Queen whose reign has stretched for a remarkable 70 years." Photo: David Dunlop

09-06-2022 | News

Dairy farmer’s tribute to Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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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