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In Ukraine a Kharkiv-based state farm, Kutuzovka, lost half of its 2,000-strong herd due to the shelling and now struggles to get back on its feet. Photo: Canva
29-09-2023 | News

Impact of shelling on dairy operations in Russia-Ukraine

EHD, which is a notifiable disease, infects mostly deer and cattle and to a lesser extent small ruminants. Photo: Henk Risiwick
28-09-2023 | News

France confirms first cases of EHD in cattle

There continues to be a primary interest in furthering knowledge and understanding on the use and effects of palmitic acid (C16:0) and oleic acid (C18:1) and blends of these when included in dairy diets. Photo: Canva
27-09-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat in dairy diets: New in research

Enogen corn contains a gene that results in the production of an alpha amylase. Photo: Syngenta Seeds
27-09-2023 | Article

More digestible corn for more energy absorption per bite

Video: a peek at Delaval’s batch milking
26-09-2023 | News

Video: a peek at Delaval’s batch milking

Research carried out in Ireland evaluated the effects of a slow-release milk replacer on health and behaviour of neonatal dairy calves to look at the potential benefits to welfare during transport. Photo: Canva
26-09-2023 | News

Effects of slow-release milk replacer feeding on calf health

While big players like Fonterra and Saputo experienced a strong first quarter, European dairy producers faced challenges in the first half of 2023. Photo: Canva
25-09-2023 | News

Dairy industry trends and challenges in 2023

Schrijver says he is very dedicated to improving the Canadian dairy industry. “It means a lot to me to leave a good industry to the next generation of dairy farmers.” Photo: Gert Schrijver
22-09-2023 | Article

Dutch farmer dedicated to improving dairy in Canada

preventing faecal contamination of water and feed troughs is crucial in controlling coccidiosis in calves. Photo: Canva
21-09-2023 | News

Controlling calf coccidiosis through coccidiostats

Peter Suter started the company in 1992 with his wife Helen with 13 hectares, 80,000 kilos of milk quota and 15 sows. “We were able to grow through cooperation, good results and successful investments.”
20-09-2023 | Article

Swiss dairy: Youngstock in the meadows and a focus on team work

Caught between soaring costs and weak consumers' purchasing power, dairy industry organizations across Eastern Europe have been repeatedly appealing to the authorities seeking help. Photo: Canva
19-09-2023 | Article

Eastern European dairy demand, concerns, profits

Dairy trade growth into the [SEA] region slowed to just 1.4% average annual growth during the pandemic (from 2020 to 2022), down on a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% over the past decade. Photo: Canva
18-09-2023 | News

Southeast Asia a ‘bright spot’ for dairy exporters

Led by Professor Andrew Dowsey, from Bristol Veterinary School, the study plans to use AI to monitor social interactions of cattle around early detection of mastitis and lameness. Photo: Canva
15-09-2023 | News

Developments in deep learning and AI to combat mastitis

Dairy farmers are furious and have blamed the government for putting the future of Ireland’s multi-billion euro dairy industry in jeopardy. Photo: Henk Riswick
14-09-2023 | News

Irish dairy farmers angered by imposed nitrates derogation cuts