lactation

The impact of heat stress is lasting and continues to affect the performance of the offspring of a heat-stressed cow for 2 generations. Photo: Dreamstime

22-03-2021 | Article

Heat stress in gestating cows weakens future generations

Judith Murdoch, sustainable palm oil expert, commented that Simply omitting palm oil from products is a misguided approach to addressing a much larger problem." Photo: Shutterstock

11-03-2021 | Expert opinion

Sustainable dairy farming, the bigger picture

Dairy Global edition 1: From Eurotier to Russia

18-02-2021 | News

Dairy Global edition 1: From Eurotier to Russia

Effects of postpartum clinical disease in dairy cows

29-10-2020 | News

Effects of postpartum clinical disease in dairy cows

It's important to check if there is swelling and redness at the coronary band of the hoof, which is a result of infection. Photo: Roodbont

03-09-2020 | News

How to keep cow hooves healthy

Research shows that understanding the roles of different fatty acids, the building blocks of fat, can significantly improve animal perfomance. Photo: Koos Groenewold

14-08-2020 | Article

Dairy cows benefit from fatty acids in early lactation

Dr Bill Wales: "If you multiply this over a 300 cow herd, you have a gain of AUS $90.000 (US $63.000). That is significant." Photo: Agriculture Victoria

04-08-2020 | News

Simple feed changes can save farmers hundreds per cow

Photo: Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients

13-05-2020 | News

Calcium salt fat supplements for cows – why size matters

Fresh calved cows and older cows are kept in the pen bedded with woodchips. Photo: Chris McCullough

24-12-2019 | News

Dutch dairy farm: Benefits of woodchip bedding

Photo: Robin Britstra

03-12-2019 | News

Benefits of adding calcium to prepartum diets