5 things the dairy farmer can do to combat heat stress Now in the summer months, temperatures can tip the scales at well over 30°C in parts Europe. Dairy farmers are...
What will the future dairy barn offer? The majority of cows live in barns whose design has barely been updated over the last fifty years; the cubicle...
Cow foot health: Get protocols right at housing Recent wet weather means cows’ feet may be softer at housing, which can lead to an increased risk of bruising...
Calf health: Know what’s vital and profitable In a recent Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) webinar – Healthy calves, healthy profit –...
Calf housing: Necessary improvements to boost productivity Research in the US and Canada reveals new ways to look at housing with the aim to bolster calf development and...
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...
6 management factors to consider in dairy herd fertility Fertility is a complex trait that is difficult to genetically improve because of low heritability. It can,...
Stray voltage issues in the dairy barn The devastating impact of stray voltage on farms in Ontario, Canada, is a long-standing and well-documented...
Dutch to create floating dairy farm In a bid to save on land space the world’s first dairy farm floating on water is under planning to be built at...