4 alternative forage sources for cows Corn silage and alfalfa are the most common forages fed to dairy cattle. But are there any alternatives? Here we...
Drought hits European dairy farmers European dairy farmers are suffering one of the worst droughts for decades, which has a knock-on effect on...
4 factors that influence forage quality High quality base forage is the cornerstone for healthy livestock and good profit in business. But what can you...
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...
Practical tips for optimal silage quality At the end of the day, appropriate ensiling planning and management, using the right tools and products...
Preserving the benefits of a good TMR Feeding TMR instead of separate silage and grain has several benefits and is a good choice to increase the milk...
From the field to the cow’s health:... Silage is a good source of fibre, with the added value of high energy and high digestibility for dairy cows....
4 tips to avoid Clostridic fermentation How to prevent alfalfa and grass silages from going bad due to Clostridic fermentation? In this article we...
Producing the best silage maize for cows Maize seed is a science that has evolved to a great extent over the last decades, especially since the...
Make the most of this year’s harvest During the past few months, milk and meat prices have been challenging. At the same time, climatic conditions...
Farm strategies to tackle mycotoxins in silages Silage making is a widespread practice to preserve forage. However, forage silage as a source of mycotoxins...
Identify and fix your mycotoxin contaminated silage Recent data indicates that corn (maize) silages may present a genuine mycotoxin risk to dairy cows. Given the...
Herd size and feeding silage impacts risk of TB Intensive farming practices such as larger herd size, maize growth, fewer hedgerows and the use of silage have...
South African dairy farm intensifies De Kock Cloete from Loch Lotus near Riviersonderend in South Africa’s Western Cape province farms on 2...
Alpine farmers milking a good living With only 17 Fleckvieh cows producing over 100,000 litres of specialty milk per year, the Hauser family in...
Gradual-released urea - a maximum of nitrogen for rumen... Urea supplies with 46%, more than any other component, a maximum of nitrogen. Cows are utilizing this nitrogen...