milk production

Researchers said: “Our data indicate that, independent of THI, inhalation of PM2.5 decreases daily milk production in dairy cows by an average of 1.2 kg/cow for every 100-µg/ m3 increase in PM2.5, not only on the day of exposure, but also up to 7 days after the last day of smoke exposure. Photo: Canva

30-09-2022 | News

Global wildfires and its effects on dairy cows

Photo: Ronald Hissink

28-06-2022 | Analysis

Global milk production slowdown due to rise in production costs

Dairy production data suggest that it is more effective to select for heat tolerance within a high milk-producing breed than it would be to select for high milk production traits within a breed that is highly adapted to hot climates. Photo: Canva

02-05-2022 | Article

Genetics of heat tolerance in dairy cattle

David Vonhoff: "I’ve been told that providing shade for cows increases the milk production with 2 litres a day, because of cow comfort.” Photo: David Vonhoff

28-04-2022 | Article

“Shade for cows increases milk production by 2 litres/day”

Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

22-07-2021 | Article

Oats instead of barley: A good choice to reduce methane

Photo: Shutterstock

04-06-2021 | News

Webinar: More sustainable and profitable milk production

Dairy farmer Lwitiko Mwakaliba in Tanzania. Photo: Kabir Dhanji

21-04-2021 | Article

Heat setting off alarm bells in East Africa