calving

increasing the quality and nutrient density of the diet can allow cows to have higher nutrient intakes, and as such, reduce energy balance to some extent. Photo: Anne van der Woude

21-03 | Article

A new look: Reasons behind negative energy balance in cows

Calving difficulty is linked to lameness occurrence and impacts milk quality traits in dairy cows. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-12-2022 | Article

Calving difficulty influences lameness and milk composition

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

Fresh grass can produce insoluble ammonium salts with magnesium, significantly reducing Mg-bioavailability (Blood Mg <2mg/100ml). Photo: Shutterstock

10-02-2022 | Expert opinion

Controlling cow metabolic diseases via balanced rations

Buildings and yards are kept simple on this farm. - Photos: Chris McCullough

06-08-2021 | Article

Argentina farm invests heavily in staff

Empty cows going into the winter period can cost a lot of money therefore they need to be identified as early as possible. Photo: Chris McCullough

08-06-2021 | Article

Scan cows regularly in autumn calving herds

Comfortable straw pens with easy access to feed and water, right next to the parlour. There are medicines, materials, a computer and a washbasin in the white vet room. Next to it is a treatment stall. Do not put special needs cows in among pregnant cows or dry cows. Photo: Jan Hulsen I Roodbont

27-05-2021 | Article

How to effectively manage special needs cows

Photo: Nedap

06-05-2021 | Article

Automated herd management systems – what’s on the market?

Every dairy cow has an optimal DPL which maximises her expected profitability over multiple lactations, notes De Vries, but it s not possible for farmers to accurately determine this without a reliable tool. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-04-2021 | Article

Best dry period length for maximised milk production

Cows trimmed during the last 4 weeks before the end of gestation had a 2.4 times higher chance of abortion. Photo: Koos Groenewold

23-02-2021 | News

Late gestation hoof trimming increases abortion risk