Ad-lib feeding to improve calf daily live weight gain Up to 1kg of daily live weight gain (DLWG) can be achieved using an ad-lib feeding system when birth weights are...
Join industry leaders at the VAAFF – what’s on the agenda? Register now for the very first ‘Virtual All About Feed Forum’ (VAAFF), held 27 May 2021. Registration is free!
Sharemilking success for dairy farm team A Scottish-born woman and her New Zealander husband have just won a big award for their sharemilking business in...
Value of microalgae in dairy calves High morbidity and mortality of dairy calves is a major challenge in most dairy farms. Neonatal diarrhoea is one...
7 considerations when selecting and feeding fat supplements New research on the impact of individual fatty acids on cow performance shows there is a lot to be gained by no...
A look at the Dutch gov’s new law to reduce nitrogen A recent USDA GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network) report looks at the Dutch parliament's approved new...
What role does green tea and oregano play in cow diets? In a recent study oregano and green tea extracts were fed to Jersey cows during the transition period.
New US administration: What will it mean for farming? As from January 20, a new administration will be installed in Washington, DC. The new agriculture secretary in...
Dairy farming and partnering with AI systems Discerning accurate information about artificial intelligence in agriculture is very important, as is an...
Dairy Global 5: Feed strategies and key parlour decisions The latest edition of Dairy Global looks at the decisions to consider when installing a new milking parlour,...
Dairy Diary: December business update What did the month of December unveil in the dairy industry? From GEA installing the largest rotary parlour in...
Chickpeas for cattle nutrition: hummus not just for humans From hummus to stews, chickpeas are the star of many recipes. Recently, a study by Dr Peiqiang Yu et al showed...
Rodent impacts on dairy farm production and economics Rodents are especially attracted to farms where easy access to animal feeds is available. What is the impact on...
Counting down! Webinar on Advanced Dairy Farming A countdown! CowManager, Celtic Sea Minerals and dairy advisor Kristine Piccart will present at the Advanced...
Maize: Ensure an airtight seal in the clamp Maize silage is a high energy crop especially suitable for demanding cows but it can be an expensive forage to...
Kuhn tests feeding robot on trial farms Kuhn has placed a number of its Aura feeding robots at trial farms to eliminate any teething troubles. The first...
6 ways to invest in your herd’s health The health of your dairy herd is directly related to the profit margins of your operation.
Global dairy sector: 4 important transitions Here we look at the 4 essential transitions for sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.
4 top tips to tackle heat stress in dairy cattle Feeling the stress? There are lots of different forms of stress in dairy production. Pathogenic, environmental,...
Factors affecting fibre utilisation in ruminant feeds Ruminant animals can digest fibre via microbial fermentation to obtain useful energy needed for various...
Feeding microbes to reduce feed costs and boost profits Crude protein makes up an important proportion of a dairy cow’s diet, but a high crude protein level results in...
Automated herd management systems - what's on the market? Here we offer you an overview of how these systems work and their capabilities.
Research: Exploring trace mineral sources in cow feeds Selko, the feed additives brand of Trouw Nutrition, is sharing research exploring the use of different trace...
12 alternative AMR management strategies for dairy herds Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major concern for the dairy industry, but what can be done against it? We...
Hard butter, hard questions Canadian dairy farmers are scrutinised for feeding their cows palm oil to produce more butter. This has made the...
Buffers in cow nutrition: Points to consider Buffers are compounds that help to counteract an increase in acidity in the rumen. Here we look at dietary...
EuroTier innovations: Progressing the dairy sector EuroTier 2021 Innovation Awards have been announced. Here we pick some innovations to look out for.
Influencing rumen microbes improves nitrogen efficiency Feed additives can increase nitrogen efficiency and decrease NH3 emissions. Proper rumen functioning, the right...
Parlour preparation: Which decisions matter? Thinking of installing or upgrading a new milking parlour can be a task in its own right. There are multiple...
Fighting mastitis with feed strategies Mastitis continues to be a problem for dairy producers, afflicting 15–20% of cows worldwide. We look at...
New machines to boost on-farm practices We round up some new electric, mobile and/or automated machines currently available to producers and have a look...
Feeding dairy cows for performance The ability of a cow to remain healthy depends on many factors, not least its immune system.
3 key factors for optimal herd health and performance Numerous factors can impact dairy herd health and performance, including genetics, management, housing and...
Mitigating methane production in the rumen Several feeding strategies can be adopted to reduce methane production in the rumen. In this article, however,...
Interview: Many possibilities to lower emissions through... Jan Dijkstra, animal feed expert at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), sees many possibilities to decrease...