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Diagnosing bovine respiratory disease requires intensive and specialised labour that is hard to find. So, precision technologies based on IoT devices scan help detect behavioural changes before outward clinical signs of the disease are manifested. Photo: Andrea van Schaik Fotografie
02-08-2023 | Article

Technology for earlier diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease

Sluggish Chinese economy causes dairy price decline
01-08-2023 | News

Sluggish Chinese economy causes dairy price decline

Cheese production is responsible for the largest dairy food waste volumes. It is predominantly the result of whey (a by-product of cheese production) being discharged to sewer and land. Cor Salverius Fotografie
31-07-2023 | News

Australian dairy industry to reduce food waste by 50%

In the long run the lack of imported vaccines in Russia could worsen the situation around animal diseases, directly impacting the profitability of milk farms. Photo: Misset AV Team
28-07-2023 | News

Russia trials mastitis vaccine

James Kelso and his dad Mervyn lost their dairy herd in 2022 to bTB. Photos: Chris McCullough
27-07-2023 | News

N. Ireland dairy farm introduces Danish breed after bTB disaster

One of the highlights of the All About Feed forum was the roundtable discussion with Gert van Duinkerken, business unit manager at Wageningen Livestock Research, Sanne Griffioen-Roose, PhD, director of farm sustainability at FrieslandCampina, and Luciano Pinotti, full professor in animal nutrition and feeding at the University of Milan. Together with the attendees, they discussed the implications of a more sustainable feed industry. Photos: Koos Groenewold
26-07-2023 | News

What shapes the future of animal feed?

Organic Valley launched a pilot program that uses satellite imagery and a computer software pro¬gram to estimate pasture growth and health in real time for their dairy farms, to support intensive rotational grazing. (Generic) Photo: Henk Riswick
26-07-2023 | News

US organic dairy farmers receive some relief for high feed costs

It is believed that the new Bill would strengthen and protect Canada’s system of supply management and present the opportunity to champion growth within Canada’s agricultural sector. Photo: Freepik
25-07-2023 | News

Canada’s dairy farmers welcome new trade Bill

By the time the last cows get back to the paddock, nearly 40% of the pasture dry matter is gone. Photo: Dairy Australia
24-07-2023 | Article

Dairy cow milking order impacts feed intake

Since the second quarter of 2022, Russian dairy companies have been actively exploring trade opportunities with other countries. The EU Council aims to close loopholes so that goods and technology prohibited under the previous sanctions don't reach Russia via nations that trade with the EU. Photo: Canva
21-07-2023 | News

Fresh EU sanctions to have major impact on Russian dairy

The Biggs have a herd of Jerseys, Frieslands and crosses between the two. Photo: Lindi Botha
20-07-2023 | Article

SA dairy farm: a perfect balance between input and output

An aerial view shows the grazing land on the left and solar panels on the right. Photo: Floating Farm
19-07-2023 | Article

VIDEO: Catching up with the ‘floating’ cows in the Netherlands

VIV Nanjing will focus on business networking, innovations, new and existing policies, equipment and technologies. Photo: VIV
18-07-2023 | News

Dairy sector anticipates upcoming VIV Nanjing 2023 in China

Farm margins will be under increased pressure this season unless milk prices begin to rise again. Photo: Canva
18-07-2023 | News

UK dairy sector: fall in price cuts halted

David Blakemore, CEO Trouw Nutrition: “Our challenges will help us all do better”
17-07-2023 | Interview

David Blakemore, CEO Trouw Nutrition: “Our challenges will help us all do better”