Health & Nutrition

From left: Robert, John, Lucy and Rory Torrance lift the 2020 Gold Cup. Photo: Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)

12-04-2022 | News

UK: Prestigious Gold Cup dairy herd award presented

Each additive has a specific mode of action in the fermentation process and hence leads to improved animal health and performance. Photos: Anne van der Woude

11-04-2022 | News

Effects of feed additives on rumen fermentation

Ingesting rumen with high levels of numerous different moulds and mycotoxins depresses rumen fermentability and NDF degradability. Photo: Maryin Sandburg

07-04-2022 | Expert opinion

Effective control of aflatoxins in dairy cows

Cows fed the betaine diet produced numerically the same amount of milk as those fed the control diet during the pre-challenge period but produced on average 0.07 to 0.05 kg milk solids/cow per day more during the heat challenge and recovery periods. Photo: Marten Sandburg

05-04-2022 | Article

Betaine and fat to combat heat stress in dairy cows

In some studies blood amino acids have been shown to change in response to dietary manipulation, in most studies they appear to remain relatively constant. Photo: Ronald Hissink

30-03-2022 | Article

Can methionine concentration in plasma be related to milk protein?

Roland van der Post, managing director at feed safety certification organisation, GMP+ International, and the host of the Global Feed Safety Summit. Photo: GMP+ International

28-03-2022 | News

Set the agenda for feed safety – last call!

Veterinary virologist, Prof Hans Nauwynck. Photo: Atelier68

25-03-2022 | Interview

Interview: “Veterinary virology is ahead in tackling viruses”

Sorin Albeanu. Photo: Covantis

24-03-2022 | News

Digitalisation: Impact on the future of the feed industry

Hoof infections are more common where pastures are on underlying clay than in sandy, chalky, or limestone areas. Constantly wet hooves become soft and more easily damaged. Photo: Canva

22-03-2022 | Article

7 nutritional tips for controlling lameness

Competition among dairy cattle for feed space may cause stress, production losses and health issues. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

21-03-2022 | Article

How do cows perform under different housing systems?

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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