Archives

Investigations of current mitigation measures reveal that they are insufficient to control, much less reverse, the prevalence of H5N1 in the country. Photo: Canva
22-05 | News

Which US states will see avian influenza emerge and which are at greater risk?

Photo: Mark Pasveer
21-05 | News

Tariffs on US grains and soy among EU’s proposed countermeasures

Following a meeting of European leaders – the first summit between the EU and the UK since Brexit in 2020 – it was agreed that the mutual export of agrifood products between the EU and the UK must occur again without certification, border controls or other red tape. Photo: Peter Roek
20-05 | News

EU-UK trade agreement: What it means for agricultural products

The periparturient period is a time of high demand, during which a shortage of vital nutrients needed for production and body maintenance can disrupt homeostasis. Photo: Mark Pasveer
19-05 | Article

Boosting reproduction and milk yield in transition cows

Photo: Alltech Technology Group
15-05 | Article

Creating a sustainable, profitable future for agriculture

Advanced liner and cluster solutions can be instrumental in improving milk yield and quality as they facilitate automatic dipping and flushing. Photo: Canva
15-05 | News

Factors that fuel the growth of the milking robots market

Favourable milk prices, a hastening shift towards more intensive farming practices, and robust consumer demand, all helped boost dairy feed tonnage. Photo: Canva
14-05 | News

Global animal feed production bounced back in 2024

Cows fed a diet, containing 15% whole cottonseed produced milk with 0.2% more fat and produced 5% more milk fat per day than cows not receiving cottonseed. Photo: Peter Roek
12-05 | Article

Feeding dairy cows cottonseed helps increase milk fat

The study revealed significant changes in fertility traits when dairy cows were exposed to heat stress. Photo: Henk Riswick
09-05 | News

What happens to dairy cow fertility when temperatures rise?

Dairy Diary: April business update
08-05 | News

Dairy Diary: April business update

Imports from China are plummeting. In March, the USDA had already lowered the forecast for Chinese wheat imports to 6.5 million wheat. Photo: Canva
08-05 | News

China cuts wheat imports: Global markets brace for major shakeup

International trade in agricultural products thrive with stable and predictable rules adhered to by governments. Photo: Canva
07-05 | News

WTO sounds alarm on global agricultural trade

The state of California has confirmed the most cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cows to date. Photo: Canva
05-05 | Article

Avian influenza: Expert talks about spread, risks and response in cows and poultry

By embracing innovations like smart cold chain management, data-driven decision-making, and cost-effective partnerships, the dairy industry can turn transportation into a competitive advantage. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-05 | News

From A to Z: Addressing transportation challenges in dairy farming

Artificial Intelligence: Cross validation with an essential oil-based feed additive for enteric methane mitigation in dairy cows. Photo: Canva
30-04 | News

AI predicts dairy feed additive impact on methane emissions