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The White Fulani cows have today an average yield of 1.5-2 kg per day, less than the Sana goat breed that is widely used in Europe. Photo: Barbara Fouchet
08-09-2022 | Expert opinion

African dairy farmers should take bigger steps

It has been shown that it is not possible to achieve maximum production with animals fed diets with only NPN as an N source. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-09-2022 | News

Use of NPN in dairy cattle feeding

Supplementation with probiotics is recommended to improve rumen development and the health status of Holstein calves. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
06-09-2022 | News

Improving the health of newborn calves with probiotics

Rubber remains an interesting alternative surface to the natural ones. Photo: Hans Prinsen
05-09-2022 | Article

What is the best surface to prevent lameness in dairy cows?

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock
02-09-2022 | Article

Feed efficiency: A breeding goal for dairy cattle

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing
01-09-2022 | News

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing

Cheese exports have gradually increased with year to date (Jan-June) 25% above those seen last year and running in line with overall totals for the first half of 2020. Photo: Canva
31-08-2022 | News

UK cheese exports see some recovery from Brexit drop-off

Researchers discovered that cows with a high immune response also had a higher tolerance for increased temperatures. Photo: Dreamstime
31-08-2022 | Research

Breeding climate-resilient cattle

Will is a sixth-generation farmer. Photo: Will Russell
30-08-2022 | Article

Improving home-grown feed on the dairy farm

Zero grazing could be a better option when other feed costs increase, depending on the cost of harvesting and hauling the grass. Photo: Koos Groenewold
29-08-2022 | Article

How does zero grazing for dairy cows measure up?

Nutritional supplements improve digestive functions; promote vitality, health, immunity and reproduction; and maintain a good body balance. Photo: Wisium
26-08-2022 | Article

Nutritional supplements for well-performing ruminants

Feed additives should be selected for their ability to meet the needs of a particular ration and for their return on investment. Photo: Alltech
25-08-2022 | Article

Optimising inputs and mitigating feed waste

Housing and sanitation are the most important farm conditions that may cause an increased occurrence of mastitis. Photo: Henk Riswick
25-08-2022 | News

Economics of mastitis control in dairy cows

Photo: Wirestock
24-08-2022 | News

A developing dairy industry in Ghana

Farmers that grow more grass forage as feed and leverage manure, legumes, cover crops and organic amendments to improve soil health and fertility can overcome dependencies on high-cost inputs. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
23-08-2022 | News

Regenerative dairy farming on the rise