lactation

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

11-08-2022 | Article

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

Calving at 24 months of age does not negatively affect future performance; rather, it improves overall lifetime milk production performance by up to 13%.

06-06-2022 | Article

Heifer calving at the correct age

Economically, group feeding allows for maximum utilisation of least-cost formulation and also facilitates mechanised feeding, thereby reducing the labour required. Photo: Mark Pasveer

18-05-2022 | Article

Advantages of group feeding of dairy cows

Lameness is a huge issue for the UK dairy industry, with between a fifth and a quarter of cattle affected, costing the industry around £53.5 million a year. Photo: Henk Riswick

04-05-2022 | Article

Factors affecting cow response to mastitis treatment