Health & Nutrition

Pumpkin seed cake offers dairy farmers an alternative to soybean meal and improves the health of the herd. Photo: Free-Photos

18-02-2021 | News

Pumpkin seed cake can replace soybean meal in dairy cows

André Bannink, one of the leading scientists. Photo: Wageningen University & Research

17-02-2021 | News

New feed additive reduces dairy cows’ methane emissions

DSM has developed a feed additive, called Bovaer, which effectively and consistently reduces methane emissions from cows by over 30%. Photo: Shutterstock

09-02-2021 | News

Combatting methane: Fonterra and DSM collaborate

Body condition scoring (BCS), rumen fill scoring (RFS) and manure scoring on a daily basis can give a solid outcome regarding health and welfare status of the cows. Photo: Chris McCullough

08-02-2021 | Expert opinion

Early signs to detect SARA in the herd

Sand bedding. Photo: Lilian Schaer

08-02-2021 | News

Use sand wisely for soil health and cow comfort

Photo: Shutterstock

04-02-2021 | News

New Zealand farmers have lowest carbon footprint

The condition of dry cows should not change. Photo: Roodbont Publishers

02-02-2021 | News

How to have a successful drying-off period

Hygiene practices could be deemed as the single most important component of managing mastitis effectively. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-02-2021 | Expert opinion

6 tips for managing mastitis

Photo: Roel Dijkstra Fotografie/ Marc Heeman

28-01-2021 | Article

14 Tips to decrease ammonia emissions in dairy cattle

Dairy farmer Henk van der Veen from Surhuizum uses slow-release urea and Protispar by Speerstra Feed Ingredients. This is 30% cheaper than additional rapeseed. He notices a slight increase in the levels. Photos: Anne van der Woude

27-01-2021 | Article

Influencing rumen microbes improves nitrogen efficiency

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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