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DeLaval's Hamra Farm is currently undergoing a big expansion with a new dairy unit for 550 cows. Photo: Chris McCullough
23-09-2022 | News

DeLaval starts work on new sustainable dairy unit

This year’s ranking is characterized by the movers and the shakers. Both turnover growth and strategic activities were more significant than in recent years. Photo: Shutterstock / Valentyn Volkov
22-09-2022 | News

Combined turnover of Global Dairy Top 20 firms sees jump

Farmers should consider the impact of extreme weather during the growing season of their maize crops. Photo: Canva
21-09-2022 | Article

Mycotoxin risk in maize on the rise amid drought stress

In August 2022, Ukraine exported a broad range of dairy products, including 2,140 tonnes of butter (+250%). Photo: Canva
20-09-2022 | News

Ukrainian dairy exports reach pre-war level

The total milk production in Israel is about 1.6 billion litres per year. Photo: Canva
20-09-2022 | News

Dairy milk management in Israel

Photo:Shutterstock / Volodimir Zozulin
19-09-2022 | Article

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Using this test, milk farmers could select enough cows to create an entire herd that will produce hypoallergenic milk, the scientists said. Photo: Shutterstock
19-09-2022 | News

Russia: New test for hypoallergenic milk

New genetic investigations will lead to cows much better able to tolerate heat. Photo: Canva
19-09-2022 | Article

Which cow genes contribute to better heat tolerance?

Research has demonstrated that probiotics create a positive balance in gastrointestinal tract microbiota. Photo: Hans Banus
16-09-2022 | Article

Probiotics: A natural health and performance modulator for cows

Data collected over more than a century at Rothamsted Research showed a fall of around 35% based on figures taken from between 1902 And 2016 from its Park Grass long-term experiment at Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Photo: Mark Pasveer
15-09-2022 | News

How the changing climate is affecting hay production

The Russian deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko has recently announced that the federal budget would reimburse 70% of costs associated with purchasing of labelling equipment to dairy producers. Photo: Shutterstock
15-09-2022 | News

Russia’s state aid for dairy businesses

Researchers said that compared with the control group, cows fed the enzymes tended to eat more, and their milk had higher concentrations of protein, lactose and other desirable solids. Photo: Henk Riswick
14-09-2022 | News

Fungal enzymes can boost milk output and quality

Global dairy supply remains very weak, and it is expected that Chinese demand will rebound over coming months as Covid restrictions ease further and policy stimulus takes hold. On that basis and with the NZD/USD still supportive, we still expect a healthy milk price this season. Photo: Shutterstock
13-09-2022 | News

Healthy milk price expected in New Zealand

A further consequence of poor bunk management is reflected in the social behaviour cows exhibit when hungry. Photo: Canva
12-09-2022 | Article

Getting dairy feed bunk management right

Claw overgrowth occurs when horn production happens faster than it wears. This affects weight bearing within and between the claws. Photo: Mark Pasveer
09-09-2022 | Article

The role of cow claw trimming on welfare and profitability

Dr Adrian Barragan and his colleagues are among those to published results of studies involving treating dairy cows with aspirin after calving. Photo: Dr Adrian Barragan
08-09-2022 | Article

Using aspirin to prevent udder disease and mastitis