Health & Nutrition

Join industry leaders at the VAAFF what s on the agenda?

20-05-2021 | News

Join industry leaders at the VAAFF – what’s on the agenda?

The line-up of the webinar of May 12, with from left to right Johan den Hartog, GMP+ International; Vincent ter Beek, Misset; Michael Magdovitz, Rabobank; Mark McHugh, AB Agri; and Susanne Fromwald, Donau Soja. - Photo: Company Webcast

18-05-2021 | News

On-demand: Webinar on global vs local sourcing

A well-rounded diet is by far the most effective way to support the health of your herd. Photo: Mark Pasveer

17-05-2021 | Expert opinion

6 ways to invest in your herd’s health

Nutritionists must feed both the cow and the microbes to optimise protein production. Photo: Henk Riswick

07-05-2021 | Article

Feeding microbes to reduce feed costs and boost profits

The feed and the forage, the animal s gut, the cow s bedding, the building, and the organic waste are all complex microbial ecosystems. The balance among these ecosystems is essential. Photo: Hans Prinsen

07-05-2021 | Article

Managing the bedding and manure microbiota

Photo: Ronald Hissink

03-05-2021 | Expert opinion

Dairy herd improvements to promote cow welfare

Photo: Ronald Hissink

30-04-2021 | Article

Research: Exploring trace mineral sources in cow feeds

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major concern for the dairy industry, but what can be done against it? Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

28-04-2021 | Article

12 alternative AMR management strategies for dairy herds

Dairy farmer Lwitiko Mwakaliba in Tanzania. Photo: Kabir Dhanji

21-04-2021 | Article

Heat setting off alarm bells in East Africa

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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