welfare

One of the clear benefits of large-scale farms is the fact that those farms can have their own advisers and veterinarians working 24/7 on the farms. - Photo: Hans Prinsen
15-07 | Article

7 secrets of high yielding dairy cows in China

The cows live under a free-range housing system that allows them to choose to be in the solarium (usually on cool, sunny days) or inside the stables (usually on rainy days). Photo: Philipe Di Carlo
10-05 | Article

A2 milk big business in Brazil

To discern an animal s emotional state, a tremendous amount of gathered data has to be analysed and the correct computer algorithm used to develop proper software. Photo: Mark Pasveer
02-04 | Article

Measuring animal emotions – and why it matters

Photo: Misset
25-02 | News

Dairy Diary: February business update

The rumen microbiome is the cornerstone of nutrition and current science has only scratched the surface of the complexity. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-12-2020 | Expert opinion

The future of dairy nutrition and emerging innovations

The Alus technology relies on a smart camera system that observes each pen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Photo: Cainthus
02-12-2020 | News

New technology to optimise milk production and welfare

Photo: Henk Riswick
12-11-2020 | Article

Brush benefits: More than a grooming aid for dairy cows

Photo: Daniel Azevedo
09-11-2020 | News

Brazil: Unique udder support method in the spotlight

Cherkizovo is heavily investing in the environment protection campaign. Photo: Cherkizovo
22-10-2020 | Article

Russia embraces new trends

The ATLAS SmartStack transport modules allows more birds to be transported per trip, making for smaller carbon footprint. Photo: Marel
22-10-2020 | Article

Sustainable processing from end to end