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The research will have a huge impact on the day-to-day management of good husbandry practice. Photo: Koos Groenewold
30-01-2023 | News

Canada invests CAN$1 million in dairy cow health

Dry matter intake play an important role is the depth and duration of negative energy balance. Photo: Canva
26-01-2023 | Article

Feeding postpartum cows successfully

Considering the economic impacts of health and welfare issues of parasites on the livestock industry, prevention has more advantages than the cure for parasitic infections. Photo: Canva
15-11-2022 | Article

Breeding for parasite resistance in dairy cows

Clinical mastitis is an inflammatory response to infection causing changes in the udder, milk composition, and increases the somatic cell count. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-11-2022 | Article

Rumen microbiota imbalance and mastitis

It is estimated that around one third of UK dairy herds are infected to some extent with Johne’s Disease, but within herd prevalence has until recently been difficult to ascertain. Photo: Hans Prinsen
27-10-2022 | News

Johne’s Disease: Identifying the right cows to cull

Researchers said: “Our data indicate that, independent of THI, inhalation of PM2.5 decreases daily milk production in dairy cows by an average of 1.2 kg/cow for every 100-µg/ m3 increase in PM2.5, not only on the day of exposure, but also up to 7 days after the last day of smoke exposure. Photo: Canva
30-09-2022 | News

Global wildfires and its effects on dairy cows

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

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing
01-09-2022 | News

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders
17-08-2022 | Article

World Dairy Expo recognises global dairy leaders