hygiene

Bacterial spores, which are found in raw milk, can survive harsh processing conditions encountered in dairy manufacturing, including pasteurisation, and drying. Photo: Canva

08-03 | Article

Analysis of spore reduction strategy in raw milk

Studies show that farm workers who change their clothes after assisting with birth, and professional farm visitors wearing boots and clothes had lower odds of Coxiella burnetii infection. Photo: Dennis Beek

14-02 | Article

Reducing zoonotic disease transmission in dairy farms

Keeping the milking equipment clean at all times is essential to prevent milk contamination. Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-02 | Article

Dairy farmers’ guide to good hygiene practices

Housing and sanitation are the most important farm conditions that may cause an increased occurrence of mastitis. Photo: Henk Riswick

25-08-2022 | News

Economics of mastitis control in dairy cows

It’s important to maintain good management practices when working and moving animals. Photo: Anne van der Woude

25-05-2022 | Article

Tackling biosecurity from a management perspective

Researchers assessed the cleanliness of various equipment used for colostrum harvest and calf feeding procedures on dairy farms using a quick portable ATP luminometry device. Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-05-2022 | Article

Tool to quickly measure cleanliness of colostrum equipment

Here is one way of achieving a gradual changeover from a straw pen to a slatted floor. When the calf is about 6 months old, the hooves can withstand a concrete floor and the animal can withstand cold cubicles. Photo: Jan Hulsen

23-09-2021 | Article

How to give the best calf care

SPACE 2021, a bustling trade show in Rennes, France. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-09-2021 | Expert opinion

SPACE 2021: What was it really like?

Photo: Henk Riswick

07-09-2021 | Article

How to prepare for the next calving season in 3 days

Photo: David Cardinez I Pixabay

23-08-2021 | Article

Fly control solutions – what works for your farm?