What role does green tea and oregano play in cow diets? In a recent study oregano and green tea extracts were fed to Jersey cows during the transition period.
How selenium reduces heat stress effects We look at the newest findings on using the best form of selenium to help dairy cows cope, but costs need to be...
India's Gov want more investments in the dairy sector Even though India is the world's largest milk producer, private investment is much less compared to that made by...
India: 12-point action plan for safety of dairy products In order to ensure quality milk and milk products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has...
Latest FeedChat episode discusses trace minerals In this third episode of the FeedChat podcast series, Dairy Global and Trouw Nutrition take a look at trace...
Russia aims to become biggest milk producer One of the biggest Russian dairy producers, EcoNiva is on route to expand its herd of milk cows in order to...
China: Dairy supply and demand China’s dairy and infant formula markets have grown substantially over the past decade and are expected to...
10 lessons on mycotoxins in dairy: A case study Like most dairy farmers, the owner of a 1000-head dairy operation located northwest of Beijing, China was well...
Can we expect a European milk boost? After 3 months of the quota abolishment in the EU, I do have my thoughts about the current situation.
Disappointed New Zealand dairy farmers ask why Despite being about as far away from Europe as it’s possible to be, New Zealand dairy farmers have been watching...
Forget more milk in 2015! A couple of months ago Global Dairy Farmers visited Ireland. We were challenged by Irish members of GDF and...
A rebellious Austrian dairy farm project 350 dairy cows makes you the biggest dairy farm in Austria: Perschlingtal Milch. These numbers may not sound...
Is milk production growth as high as expected? As President of Global Dairy Farmers (www.globaldairyfarmers.com), a farmer and a consultant, the access to the...
How farmer perceptions and automation impact lameness Though lameness poses a serious threat to dairy herds, farmers fail to see it as such. Automated detection is...
Intercropping effects on cow feed, milk production and costs What are the effects of various intercrops on feed utilisation and milk production of dairy cows? And which...
4 underutilised feed sources for ruminants Sometimes feed sources for ruminants are overlooked. Here we review 4 underutilised feed sources - tomato...
Trace minerals in dairy ration: Why source matters When it comes to ingredients in the dairy ration, how much does the source really matter? Research conducted by...
California dairy farms significantly reducing footprint New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in...
Belgium: If farming isn’t profitable, it isn’t sustainable Finding ways to feed the world’s growing population on finite land with limited resources has become a...
Herbs for healthier cows and lower costs Sustainability, a concept that has found a place in many sectors and is a buzzword that knows no bounds, can be...
3 innovations impacting milk output This year at Agritechnica which took place 10 – 16 November 2019 there were many innovations showcased. Here we...
Digestive, metabolic and production responses to cold stress Although much work has been conducted to examine the effects of heat stress and other environmental factors on...
Brazil focuses on exports as dairy production increases Although Brazil is set to produce 35 billion litres of milk in 2019, the country exports just 1% of its total...
India's demand for dairy products increasing According to Rabobank the demand for dairy products in India will increase by 4%. Will India be able to keep...
Demand for dairy increasing in China Consumer thirst for dairy products in China is on the increase but there are big differences between the supply...
Adding value to Bulgarian dairy farm Low milk prices and increasing production costs make running a dairy farm in rural Bulgaria challenging. This...
Canadian dairy farmers battle for extra quota Dairy farmers in Canada are currently finding it tough to find extra butterfat quota to purchase.
Cow physiology leads to variation in milk yield More than we realised, the milk yield of cows is influenced by internal, annual biological rhythms.
Vietnam to focus on feed and food safety Like many countries in Asia, Vietnamese demand for dairy products is growing, driven by rising incomes and...