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.
Foetal programming: Large impact for your dairy herd Recent research has demonstrated that plane of nutrition during gestation can influence the performance and...
Cow physiology leads to variation in milk yield More than we realised, the milk yield of cows is influenced by internal, annual biological rhythms.
Avoiding milk fat drop during heat stress Heat stressed dairy cows often suffer milk fat depression, which can be costly to producers in the current...
Live yeast against heat stress in cows Besides having a beneficial effect on milk production, live yeast have also shown to have a possible effect on...
South African farmer invests despite challenges Modernising any dairy farm comes with an expected element of risk but when that farm is in South Africa with its...
New edition Dairy Global now available online The new edition of Dairy Global magazine can now be read online. This edition is focused on cattle nutrition and...
Rumen health: Key for high productive cows Since high productive cows depend highly on the rumen efficiency, every challenge, such as heat stress, has to...
Don’t forget the dry cows! Optimising milk production for the whole production herd requires attention for all age groups of the cows....
Dairy farming on a grand scale in South Africa Situated just 35km from Cape Town lies the Loubser family’s Fair Cape Dairies which currently produces 70...
Safely unlocking the rumen potential Since the rumen is one of the most crucial parts in the digestible tract of a cow, it is crucial to keep it...
Cow management made simple with one bolus A new multi-purpose bolus makes it possible to keep track of cow fertility, health and welfare.
Heat stress: Yeast and antioxidants can help As we see the consequences of climate change, heat stress is becoming a growing issue for high producing cattle....
Heat stress in the dairy cow: A refreshing new take What happens to the dairy cow during periods of heat stress, and what can be done to help her beat the heat? As...
Heat stress: an increasing risk for European cows As climate change becomes an omnipresent issue in global agriculture, heat stress in Europe will become an...
Chinese growth spurt The Chinese consumer has regained confidence in Chinese dairy products. Professional Chinese dairy farms expand...
Managing heat in the desert Dairy cows need optimal conditions to be productive. Warm climates like in the Middle East, do not contribute to...
Act early to reduce dairy cow heat stress With high temperatures set to continue, dairy farmers need to be alert to the signs of heat stress in their cows.