nutrition

increasing the quality and nutrient density of the diet can allow cows to have higher nutrient intakes, and as such, reduce energy balance to some extent. Photo: Anne van der Woude
21-03-2023 | Article

A new look: Reasons behind negative energy balance in cows

Dairy association in the Netherlands (NZO) has made a general commitment that 65% of protein in the national ration will comes from local sources (this includes grass) in the future. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
14-03-2023 | Article

Dairy feed – exploring costs, climate and local sourcing

The trial period will explore ways to efficiently and effectively package and transport the almond feed and assess if the feed can be manufactured and used in New Zealand at scale. Photo: Marcia Cripps
09-03-2023 | Article

Almond hull feed trial to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

Type of fat supplement included in dairy rations should be considered to help ensure that the most-appropriate functional and physical properties of milk fat are achieved as required by a particular milk processor. Photo: Canva
06-03-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat nutrition in dairy diets – what are the latest findings?

The storage method is an important factor affecting feed quality and the farm economy. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
01-03-2023 | Article

Strategies for reducing dairy feed costs

Dry matter intake play an important role is the depth and duration of negative energy balance. Photo: Canva
26-01-2023 | Article

Feeding postpartum cows successfully

Managing cow welfare in the winter months
23-01-2023 | Article

Managing cow welfare in the winter months

Mulberry silage to promote dairy cow gut health
12-01-2023 | Article

Mulberry silage to promote dairy cow gut health

Photo: Shutterstock
08-12-2022 | Article

Insight into mycotoxin mitigation in dairy cows

Failing to meet nutrient requirements of the cow may have both a direct impact on immune function to prevent mastitis as well as increasing the cow’s susceptibility to mastitis. Photo: Canva
07-12-2022 | Expert opinion

Dairy cow nutrition and mastitis