lactation

Cow resistance is influenced by nutrition, stress and other circumstances. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
04-06 | News

Cow resistance is closely linked to dry period and start-up

capsicum oleoresin, obtained from chilli peppers and/or clove oil, has been shown to help dairy cows use feed energy more efficiently. Photo: Canva
02-04-2024 | News

Chilli peppers help cows use energy more efficiently

High-producing lactating cows and heat stress
27-06-2023 | Article

High-producing lactating cows and heat stress

Although retained placenta has a low heritability of 0.01 to 0.10, long-term selection on retained placenta can improve resistance to this reproductive disorder. Photo: Andrea van Schaik
13-06-2023 | Article

Genetic selection: Resistance to retained placenta in dairy cows

increasing the quality and nutrient density of the diet can allow cows to have higher nutrient intakes, and as such, reduce energy balance to some extent. Photo: Anne van der Woude
21-03-2023 | Article

A new look: Reasons behind negative energy balance in cows

Heifers feed more slowly, ruminate less, are lower in the pecking order, can be easily chased away from feed space or lying areas, so need time to adjust. Photo: Canva
07-03-2023 | Article

Nearly a fifth of heifers fail to reach second lactation

An economic analysis has shown that cows with extended lactations have lower annual costs for feed and inseminations and fewer veterinary treatments, but also lower annual revenues for milk production. Photo: Ronald Hissink
15-02-2023 | Article

Pros and cons of extended lactation in dairy cattle

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

Dietary inulin supplementation enhances the ability to resist oxidative stress and improves the immune system in dairy cows. Photo: Canva
17-01-2023 | Article

Health benefits of inulin in mid-lactating cows

Feed additives should be selected for their ability to meet the needs of a particular ration and for their return on investment. Photo: Alltech
25-08-2022 | Article

Optimising inputs and mitigating feed waste