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Cows with a one-point higher score for EnviroCow don’t just produce 10% less methane in their enteric emissions – they also consume 10% less feed and produce a massive 33% higher weight of fat and protein in their lifetime than the average cow. Photo: Peter Roek
28-06-2023 | News

UK milk producers urged to run genetic carbon audits

High-producing lactating cows and heat stress
27-06-2023 | Article

High-producing lactating cows and heat stress

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26-06-2023 | Article

Mycotoxin Special: Reserve your spot now!

"Today we produce cheese 3-4 days a week and we have established a cheese shop and a visitor's room where you can taste the cheeses, just as we serve lunch outdoors on a large terrace in the summer," says Alise. Photos: Aage Krogsdam and Katie Knapp
26-06-2023 | Article

Brooten, Minnesota: Visiting Jer-Lindy Farms and Redhead Creamery in the US

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties
23-06-2023 | News

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties

In the vast majority of cases, home-grown feed is cheaper than imported or bought-in feeds. Photo: Mark Pasveer
22-06-2023 | Article

Feed factors to maximise milk income

Six strategic goals have been set by dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the whole supply chain in the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy, which runs until 2028. One goal includes: Thriving Cows – ensuring all dairy animals are bred, reared and cared for to thrive in all systems. Photo: Canva
21-06-2023 | News

New 5-year dairy welfare strategy for UK milk producers

When diet crude protein levels are too low, cow performance can be reduced if the cow’s metabolisable protein requirements are not met. Photo: Chris McCullough
21-06-2023 | News

Increasing a dairy herd’s nitrogen efficiency

The farm has several stables. In 2014, a new barn was built for more than 200 cows. The farmer then purchased more cows. Photo: Marleen Purmer
20-06-2023 | Article

Farm visit: a tour around a typical British dairy farm

Shift changes also allowed for the herd to go to 4x milking, thus, generating more income without adding any additional labour costs. Photo: Canva
20-06-2023 | News

What is your next ‘win’ on the dairy farm?

If cows are housed, split the daily feed and deliver 60% in the evening when cows are more likely to feed. Photo: Michel Velderman
16-06-2023 | Article

10 practices to manage heat stress in dairy cows

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally
15-06-2023 | News

Magazine edition 2: A look at a chronic vet shortage globally

Photo: Canva
15-06-2023 | News

Research: feed additive from wood to cut methane in Russian dairy

The company called Colostrum BioTec, based in Konigsbrunn, Bavaria, says there are many health benefits associated with drinking bovine colostrum. Photo: Canva
15-06-2023 | News

German company promotes benefits of cow colostrum

Researchers have revealed important variations in these chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in cattle immune systems. Photo: Canva
14-06-2023 | News

Chemical markers on DNA help understanding of cattle immunity

Ivo Lansbergen: “What we do now will impact our children, they will either reap the benefits or pay the price”. Photo: DSM-Firmenich
14-06-2023 | News

Sustainability throughout the value chain