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Although the vast majority of farmers were implementing preventive trimming, there was a large variation in terms of when this was undertaken both in terms of frequency and also its timing within the management cycle. Photo: Henk Riswick

16-02-2022 | Expert opinion

Research: What do farmers want to know about hoof trimming?

Fresh grass can produce insoluble ammonium salts with magnesium, significantly reducing Mg-bioavailability (Blood Mg <2mg/100ml). Photo: Shutterstock

10-02-2022 | Expert opinion

Controlling cow metabolic diseases via balanced rations

In most cases, more emphasis should be given on feeding strategies including feeding system. Photo: Koos Groenewold

27-12-2021 | Expert opinion

Dairy rations to alleviate milk fat depression

16-11-2021 | Expert opinion

5 key financial analyses a dairy farm should consider

Teamwork is vital to help reduce lameness on a farm, and this includes the trimmer. Photo: Sara Pedersen

03-11-2021 | Expert opinion

Keeping up-to-date with lameness and foot trimming

28-09-2021 | Expert opinion

Barriers to lameness management: What still needs to happen?

SPACE 2021, a bustling trade show in Rennes, France. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-09-2021 | Expert opinion

SPACE 2021: What was it really like?

01-09-2021 | Expert opinion

Precision feeding and dynamic nutrients in dairy cows

Grazing pastures, feedlots and areas for growing crops for herd nourishment are important elements of the operation. - Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-07-2021 | Expert opinion

How to maximise your dairy farm’s profit margins

06-07-2021 | Expert opinion

The digital cushion and its role in lameness

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

03-05-2021 | Expert opinion

Feeling the heat

03-05-2021 | Expert opinion

Dairy herd improvements to promote cow welfare

Judith Murdoch, sustainable palm oil expert, commented that Simply omitting palm oil from products is a misguided approach to addressing a much larger problem." Photo: Shutterstock

11-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Sustainable dairy farming, the bigger picture

When it comes to thinking outside the box or coming up with innovative solutions it can be beneficial for farmers to look to their peers for input and support rather than just receive advice through a top down approach. Photo: Zana van Dijk

04-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Tackling dairy farming problems from the ‘bottom up’

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

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