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Collars give relevant data, save time and provide needed information. Photo: Nikki Natzijl
06-04-2022 | Article

Precision technologies to maximise reproductive performance in dairy cows

The price Tesco pays its farmers for its milk is independently set on a quarterly basis and takes into account inputs such as feed, fuel and fertiliser, resulting, according to the company, in a price that is reflective of the cost of production.
05-04-2022 | News

UK’s dairy farmers to receive higher price for milk

Cows fed the betaine diet produced numerically the same amount of milk as those fed the control diet during the pre-challenge period but produced on average 0.07 to 0.05 kg milk solids/cow per day more during the heat challenge and recovery periods. Photo: Marten Sandburg
05-04-2022 | Article

Betaine and fat to combat heat stress in dairy cows

Production in the backyard segment in most Eastern European countries has decreased in the past two decades. In Russia, the number has dropped faster than the authorities are ready to admit. Photo: Leo Tangelder
04-04-2022 | Article

Why is labour such an issue in Eastern Europe?

Utilising smart dairy technologies such as robotic milking facilities provide dairy farmers an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-04-2022 | Article

Drying off management on smart dairy farms

Dairy Diary: March business update
31-03-2022 | News

Dairy Diary: March business update

Photo: Pixabay
31-03-2022 | News

Geopolitical risk raises the stakes for dairy

In some studies blood amino acids have been shown to change in response to dietary manipulation, in most studies they appear to remain relatively constant. Photo: Ronald Hissink
30-03-2022 | Article

Can methionine concentration in plasma be related to milk protein?

Once fields have been grazed-off and grass covers are low, Fox believes it is an ideal time to apply lime. Photo: Shutterstock
29-03-2022 | Article

Turning to lime to reduce costs for dairy farmers

Roland van der Post, managing director at feed safety certification organisation, GMP+ International, and the host of the Global Feed Safety Summit. Photo: GMP+ International
28-03-2022 | News

Set the agenda for feed safety – last call!

Norwegian Red bull calves crossed with the main dairy breeds can be more valuable to dairy farmers. Photo: Geno SA
28-03-2022 | Article

Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value

Veterinary virologist, Prof Hans Nauwynck. Photo: Atelier68
25-03-2022 | Interview

Interview: “Veterinary virology is ahead in tackling viruses”

Sorin Albeanu. Photo: Covantis
24-03-2022 | News

Digitalisation: Impact on the future of the feed industry

Remember to walk through the calves regularly allowing the calves to get used to human contact. This should encourage calves to be quieter, more easily managed and milked when mature. Photo: Chris McCullough
24-03-2022 | Article

Rearing the 2022 dairy heifer requires attention to detail

For many farms, cashflow will be negative in the months ahead as costs are increasing faster than milk prices. Photo: Canva
23-03-2022 | News

War in Ukraine pushes up UK milk prices

Hoof infections are more common where pastures are on underlying clay than in sandy, chalky, or limestone areas. Constantly wet hooves become soft and more easily damaged. Photo: Canva
22-03-2022 | Article

7 nutritional tips for controlling lameness