Russia, Belarus: Heatwave jeopardises dairy cow production Market players in Russia and Belarus warned that the heatwave will impact dairy production.
Dairy farmer helps combat bovine TB and Johne’s Disease A former dairy farmer who has first-hand experience of losing his herd to disease has taken up a new challenge...
What does lameness cost dairy farmers? Lameness could cost dairy farmers up to £13,600 (US$18,720) a year in decreased milk yield. Therefore, early...
Summer mastitis: Fly control, costs and protection Mastitis is costly for any farmer and prevention is better than cure. How can we prevent summer mastitis?
A greater issue in UK: Heat stress impact on DMI As heat stress is becoming a greater issue in the UK, farmers should take care and keep an eye on dry matter...
SURVEY: Help us! Health Tool launching Soon Dairy Global will launch a Health Tool on dairyglobal.net. This tool will feature the main dairy cow...
Lowering the chances of sole ulcers in cows According to a recent study, hoof trimming around drying off can be beneficial when it comes to the odds of...
LIVE TODAY: Webinar on heat stress Heat stress affects all farm animal species, from poultry to pigs and dairy cows. At a webinar dedicated to heat...
Hundreds of cattle being culled after months at sea After months at sea 864 cattle are being culled. The animals on board the Karim Allah, which set sail from Spain...
Late gestation hoof trimming increases abortion risk A study has shown that hoof trimming during the late gestation period, ups the chances of abortion in dairy cows.
Use sand wisely for soil health and cow comfort Sand is a popular bedding choice for many farmers. How can farmers use it more effectively?
Dairy Diary: January business update What did the month of January unveil? From new appointments at Animine and Arm & Hammer to a new bolus range by...
New research to tackle mastitis and reduce AMR A new project has been announced which will tackle mastitis, a costly disease affecting many dairy herds, as...
Dairy farming and partnering with AI systems Discerning accurate information about artificial intelligence in agriculture is very important, as is an...
AI recognition technology to boost cow health A project is underway to create an Artificial Intelligence-based system that can recognise a cow by its skin...
The digital cushion and its role in lameness The last few years has seen us add significantly to our knowledge surrounding the digital cushion in the cow’s...
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.
Dairy herd improvements to promote cow welfare Animal welfare concerns are on the rise globally. While dairy cow welfare remains a major topic for researchers...
6 tips for managing mastitis Mastitis, a type of inflammation of the udder, can be one of the most profit-inhibiting problems in the dairy...
Global dairy sector: 4 important transitions Here we look at the 4 essential transitions for sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.
Avoiding 4 common herd breeding mistakes In the cattle business, having healthy herds and predictable calf crops can make a huge difference in your...
Dairy cow trim visit: How to get your money’s worth Dairy farmers in Great Britain receive regular visits from the foot trimmer, as part of lameness management. But...
Cow lameness and hoof care: New ideas and changes explored This year has seen the cancellation of many of the exciting conferences and congresses that had been planned...
The UK’s approach to successfully controlling lameness The last twenty years has seen an ever-increasing focus on lameness in the UK’s dairy herd. We’ve seen more...
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,...
Collaboration is key in tackling lameness The saying goes ‘there’s no I in team’ and this is never truer than when it comes to tackling lameness. Lameness...
Tackling lameness: What does the evidence say? Whilst the primary goal is preventing lameness in the first instance, when cows do go lame the evidence is very...
When do cows have the need to huddle? Cows like to huddle. But why do animals do this? And why especially in the summer? In this blog, I explain more.
5 topics to improve animal welfare and farmer welfare Farmers are facing big challenges. Society expects a lot and legislation increases. Nowadays a farmer is not...
High concentrate diets? Watch the cow’s liver! New trial results suggest that high concentrate-diets can cause endotoxin-induced liver tissues in dairy cows.
We’re wasting milk and antibiotics on mastitis Don’t you just hate that first lactating heifer with mastitis? In this blog I will explain what you can do about...
How to prepare for the next calving season in 3 days Summer is the perfect time to take control, with emptying youngstock facilities during the summer months, dairy...
Milk flow traits as biomarkers of lameness Lameness has a major impact on herd profitability and on the health and welfare status of cows.
Fly control solutions – what works for your farm? We highlight some different methods to help you pick the best solution for your operation.
Genetically modified cows transforming the Russian sector Still, there are widespread concerns about the gene-editing technology and the new breed.
Is there a way to manage ticks more effectively in cows? Recent research study shows that breeding strong tick resistance into all cattle breeds is feasible.
Argentina farm invests heavily in staff Keeping the business simple and investing in staff is the ethos of the Maria Teresa Sur Tambo 1.
A cure for mastitis? We take a look at the novel approach generating a lot of excitement in the sector.
Early tooth wear in dairy cattle Understanding the wear processes will potentially lead to the prevention of future dental issues.
7 secrets of high yielding dairy cows in China How did these farms change so quickly from low yielding cows to high yielding in only few decades?
6 tips to prevent heat stress in cows Heat stress impacts the performance and well-being of all ruminants.
New insights with collars transforming dairy farming Machine learning with data from GPS-enabled collars will unlock insights in dairy farming that haven't been...
Tackling mastitis the right way Mastitis is considered to be one of the most costly dairy cattle diseases, making it highly relevant to dairy...
Managing the bedding and manure microbiota Nutrition, health, and a clean animal environment are the 3 pillars to consider jointly for guaranteeing the...
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...
Heat setting off alarm bells in East Africa East Africa has the largest population of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa. Climate change, with its hotter and...
New green standard for navel care of newborn calves A navel string/umbilical cord is the highway into a calf’s bloodstream and is an open connection with the...