Simple feed changes can save farmers hundreds per cow Farmers can save up to AU$300 (US $210) per cow by making simple feed changes in the first 100 days of lactation.
Dairy giant Fonterra starts trial with seaweed Dairy giant Fonterra is partnering with Australian company Sea Forest to see if using seaweed in cows' feed can...
7 findings: Rethinking sulfate sources of trace minerals Trouw Nutrition is sharing global research findings that show the source of trace mineral affects dairy cow...
Maintain cow health and fertility: Balance energy sources Balancing the correct choice of energy sources and buffer feeding is key to optimising dairy herd productivity,...
Webinar on demand: Fertility through nutrition in dairy cows In case you missed it! on Monday 6 July 2020, in cooperation with Phileo by Lesaffre, Dairy Global and All About...
5 things the dairy farmer can do to combat heat stress Now in the summer months, temperatures can tip the scales at well over 30°C in parts Europe. Dairy farmers are...
Dairy Diary: June’s business update From take-overs to partnerships. What did the month of June unveil in the dairy industry? Let’s see what’s new...
Webinar on Fertility through nutrition in dairy cows:... The reproductive performance is important when it comes to the profitability and sustainability of dairy farms....
High levels of DON in European corn and wheat harvest Many parts of Europe can expect potentially harmful levels of mycotoxin contamination in the upcoming 2020 corn...
A sneak peek! Find out more about the upcoming Dairy Global The upcoming edition of Dairy Global, number 3, boasts many topics and looks at the themes: Cow nutrition, hoof...
Extensive forage crop guide for dairy farmers Independent dairy specialists released a report on the economics of an extensive range of forage crops. The...
DSM to acquire Biomin and Romer Labs Chemical company and feed additives producer DSM will acquire Austria-based Erber Group, which is the holding...
Protecting the dairy herd’s future fertility During a time when many dairy farmers are having to make rapid diet changes to reduce production, Crystalyx...
Dairy Diary: May’s business update What did the month of May unveil in the dairy industry? Let’s see what took place and what’s new.
Trouw Nutrition: €10,000 grant for dairy professionals Global nutritional solution provider, Trouw Nutrition, has launched a search for dairy farm innovations that...
ONE: Sustainable dairy production in developing countries The annual Alltech ONE conference is a virtual one this year due to Covid-19, taking place 18–22 May 2020. Dr...
Collaboration is key in tackling lameness The saying goes ‘there’s no I in team’ and this is never truer than when it comes to tackling lameness. Lameness...
Advancing frontiers of nutrition and immunology in dairy... ‘I have no energy’. Flu is exhausting. Millions of immunological cells are rushing to your lungs like a...
Aiming for a seamless transition period Controlling energy consumption during the dry cow period through the incorporation of low energy ingredients...
Foetal programming: Large impact for your dairy herd Recent research has demonstrated that plane of nutrition during gestation can influence the performance and...
Strategies in successful transition to pasture There are many dairy farmers who would like to transition their entire herd, or just their heifers, to pasture...
Canola meal in dairy rations New research explains why use of this high-protein ingredient has increased in many countries.
Feeding the future: A sustainable approach to dairy farming What does the science say? What is the data telling us? These questions driving conversations around human...
Mitigating methane production in the rumen Several feeding strategies can be adopted to reduce methane production in the rumen. In this article, however,...
Interview: Many possibilities to lower emissions through... Jan Dijkstra, animal feed expert at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), sees many possibilities to decrease...
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...
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...
How to deal with low grass yields for dairy cows Dairy farmers need to deal with poorer grass and silage yields influenced by the contrasts in recent weather...
Factors affecting vitamin stability in animal feed There are a number of factors affecting vitamin stability in animal feeds. These factors may vary depending on...
6 tips for supporting ruminant feed safety Stakeholders around the globe will observe ‘World Food Safety Day’ (7 June), featuring the theme “Food Safety,...
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...
Dairy cow supplement for milk with a lower carbon profile Adding 1% or less of a dried supplement of the red seaweed Asparagopsis armata to the diet of dairy cows, can...
How to reduce dairy feed costs with forage management Forages play an important role in maintaining milk production in dairy systems. Although high-energy...
Eucalyptus reduces methane in dairy calves Mitigating methane production is still a major concern in dairy production. Researchers are turning to...
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...