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...
Mycotoxins: Don’t underestimate the impact on herd health Dairy farmers should take care and not underestimate the major impact that mycotoxins can have on performance...
Is your winter parlour hygiene routine in place? As the weather gets colder, common hygiene issues on dairy farms make their way to the forefront. Let’s uncover...
Faster way to detect Johne’s disease in dairy cattle Scientists in Northern Ireland have developed a new test for Johne’s Disease in dairy cattle which promises to...
Research: DSCC method a viable tool in mastitis management A study confirms that looking more closely at the cell distribution in a milk sample can detect 18% more udder...
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...
Brazil: Unique udder support method in the spotlight Zuniga Farm, in the city of Serranos, Minas Gerais state, has caught the attention of Brazilians as a result of...
Research: Cows in isolation - does enrichment reduce stress? Can access to an automated grooming brush and/or a mirror reduce stress of dairy cows kept in social isolation?...
EuroTier going digital in February 2021 The biennial animal husbandry show EuroTier will be held digitally-only due to Covid-19. The online event will...
Dairy Diary: October business update What did the month of October unveil in the dairy industry? From mitigating the use of antibiotics to subsidiary...
Effects of postpartum clinical disease in dairy cows Here we look at the effects of postpartum clinical disease on milk production, reproduction, and culling.
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 farmer perceptions and automation impact lameness Though lameness poses a serious threat to dairy herds, farmers fail to see it as such. Automated detection is...
Lameness: A look at fertility, milk production and control Bovine lameness in cattle is one of the key endemic diseases causing health and welfare problems and production...
Heat Stress special: Reserve your space now! Dairy global will publish, in April 2021, a special magazine on Heat Stress.
Fighting mastitis with feed strategies Mastitis continues to be a problem for dairy producers, afflicting 15–20% of cows worldwide. We look at...
How to maximise dairy farm profits in warm countries Lactating cows are forced to overcome thermal stress while maintaining their high productivity, especially in...
Effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms We take a deeper look at the effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms in dairy equipment.
Brush benefits: More than a grooming aid for dairy cows It is more than likely that you will encounter some strategically placed cow brushes on any given dairy farm as...
Ins and outs of farm facilities and equipment Farm facilities and equipment should be properly selected and managed to make the most of them in functional and...
Facial eczema: A cause for concern Earlier this year there were 2 reports of clinical facial eczema outbreaks in the Australian region of Gippsland.
Prevention of udder cleft dermatitis in dairy cows UCD is an inflammation of the udder skin and its surroundings. Here we look at the prevention of UCD with a...
Bee propolis improves calf health Can bees offer more than just honey? Their craftwork ‘propolis’ has emerged to be a feed additive of value to...
Hoof health: 5 Prevention and control strategies Hoof health problems are major issues in dairy cattle that can cause tremendous economic losses.
Heat stress affects every stage of the cow cycle Emerging evidence indicates that heat stress profoundly affects calves and cows from the prenatal stage through...
Potential biomarker: Predicting ketosis Ketosis is one of the major prevalent metabolic disorders in dairy cows, one that is influenced by both genetic...
Sustainability and Welfare special: Reserve your space Misset International brands All About Feed, Poultry World, Pig Progress and Dairy global are publishing a...
Connecterra secures €7.8m, biggest ever in series-B round The Netherlands-based ag-tech start-up Connecterra, has secured 7.8 million euros in the biggest ever series B...