Novel oilseed by-product may boost protein in dairy cattle diets
Dairy cattle pelleted feeds made with carinata meal may provide more protein than diets made with conventional protein meals like canola meal, say researchers.
The continuing dry weather has resulted in poor growing conditions in Ireland, creating significant demand for feed raw materials to compensate for the shortage
Kansas State study indicates potential to select cattle that drink less water and still perform well during times of drought or heat stress.
System cleans sand bedding for reuse, while liquid manure is diverted to anaerobic digester to generate electricity.
Regenis clean water membrane technology systems to be tested at dairy farm in Washington.
Supplementing cattle diets with chitosan boosts dry matter intake, digestion and ruminal behavior, say researchers.
Wageningen University, appropriate management of dairy cows in the peripartum period improves the ability of cows to adapt effectively to lactation
As heat stress occurs much earlier and more prominent with high producing dairy cows, the need to focus on heat stress increases
Increased protein costs and environmental concerns related to excessive nitrogen excretion have forced dairy nutritionists to alter ration formulation
The term mycotoxins refers to a large, diverse group of chemical substances, all produced by different fungi but with very different toxic effects
There has been a strong downward trend in terms of livability of calves from dairy heifers in the Netherlands
With high temperatures set to continue, dairy farmers need to be alert to the signs of heat stress in their cows.
The transition period is a very challenging time for the dairy cow. Her metabolism needs to adapt rapidly from a non-lactating to a lactating stage
South African dairy farmers are not exempt when it comes to feeling the pinch from constrained milk prices but for one family operation outside Pretoria control
Irish dairy farmer Paddy O'Reilly owns a highly productive farm, reaching 9,500 kilograms of milk per cow per year.
When a dairy operation becomes infested with flies, herd health, comfort, productivity and the bottom line can take a severe hit. What can be done to control
University of Florida researchers will look for genes responsible for differences in fatty acid content among cattle breeds.
The use of data and precision feeding was one of the focus topics at a recently held ruminant seminar, organised by the French CCPA Group.
Research serves as foundation for development of novel genomic strategies that can help dairy industry make better-informed decisions.
Copy number variation in European cattle plays important role in traits related to immunity and coat color.