7 considerations when selecting and feeding fat supplements New research on the impact of individual fatty acids on cow performance shows there is a lot to be gained by no...
New technology to optimise milk production and welfare Agtech company Cainthus launches Alus Behavior to allow large dairies to further optimise milk production and...
Maximise use of grazed grass for cost effective milk... Dairy farmers now, more than ever, must ensure they maximise the use of every square inch of grazed grass to...
Calcium salt fat supplements for cows – why size matters Fine versus large granules – what is better when it comes to calcium salt fat supplements? Research indicates...
German farmer increases milk yield by 1,000 litres per cow Making a number of significant management changes within his herd has resulted in a German dairy farmer...
Symposium: Strategies to improve feed efficiency The CCPA Group Ruminant Symposium had the the participation of more than 120 professionals from 21 countries....
Chitosan improves milk yield in Holstein cows Supplementing chitosan in dairy cow diets improves milk performance and health status of cows.
Combating the effects of heat stress in dairy cows Climate change and weather extremes are becoming an increasing issue, not only in the warmer regions but also in...
Live yeast alleviates negative effects of heat stress Heat stress is a major challenge in the summer months for dairy cows which leads to many negative effects and...
How to reduce dairy feed costs with forage management Forages play an important role in maintaining milk production in dairy systems. Although high-energy...
3 innovations impacting milk output This year at Agritechnica which took place 10 – 16 November 2019 there were many innovations showcased. Here we...
Cow gut DNA study finds bacteria that could increase milk... The discovery of thousands of bacteria in a cow’s rumen - the first of its four stomachs - could improve meat...
Plant oils added to grass silage reduces methane Adding plant oils to a grass-based diet can reduce methane output by the cows and has a beneficial effect on...
Good quality water: An essential nutrient for dairy cows An improved water quality leads to an increased milk production and better animal health in dairy cattle....
Increased gain in calves provides higher milk yield The important thing is to decide what is best for the calves when it comes to milk feeding.
Amino acid nutrition for lactating cattle Not the crude protein but the amino acids are required nutrients for dairy cows. Balancing for amino acids is...
Norwegian dairy farmer profits from automatic feeding Feeding is often the biggest expense on any dairy farm. The labour costs related to and the feed itself amount...
Heat stress: an increasing risk for European cows As climate change becomes an omnipresent issue in global agriculture, heat stress in Europe will become an...
High tech in a low cost barn Randy Hallet milks about eighty cows in a stanchion barn. He invests in growth and a feeding and a milking...
Milk quota ends, new limiting factors arise The recent abolition of the European milk quota system paves the way to increase production and to increase the...
Analysis of world milk production, prices and feeding The International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) is a global network of dairy researchers from over 90 countries...
Act early to reduce dairy cow heat stress With high temperatures set to continue, dairy farmers need to be alert to the signs of heat stress in their cows.