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.
Hike in dairy feed demand in Ireland due to grass shortage The continuing dry weather has resulted in poor growing conditions in Ireland, creating significant demand for feed raw materials to compensate for the shortage
Researchers establish testing guidelines for water intake in cattle Kansas State study indicates potential to select cattle that drink less water and still perform well during times of drought or heat stress.
Cornell dairy barn implements manure separation system System cleans sand bedding for reuse, while liquid manure is diverted to anaerobic digester to generate electricity.
Membrane technology to clean water from dairy manure Regenis clean water membrane technology systems to be tested at dairy farm in Washington.
Fishing by-product boosts cattle intake when added to forage diet Supplementing cattle diets with chitosan boosts dry matter intake, digestion and ruminal behavior, say researchers.
Multidisciplinary approach for dairy cow longevity Wageningen University, appropriate management of dairy cows in the peripartum period improves the ability of cows to adapt effectively to lactation
Application of heat stress knowledge in dairy As heat stress occurs much earlier and more prominent with high producing dairy cows, the need to focus on heat stress increases
Where does your lysine end up and what does it cost? Increased protein costs and environmental concerns related to excessive nitrogen excretion have forced dairy nutritionists to alter ration formulation
Mycotoxins in dairy – an underestimated problem The term mycotoxins refers to a large, diverse group of chemical substances, all produced by different fungi but with very different toxic effects
Livability calves of dairy heifers There has been a strong downward trend in terms of livability of calves from dairy heifers in the Netherlands
Act early to reduce dairy cow heat stress With high temperatures set to continue, dairy farmers need to be alert to the signs of heat stress in their cows.
Liver health is crucial during the transition period 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
Processing own milk in South Africa 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
Data use gives feed efficiency a boost Irish dairy farmer Paddy O'Reilly owns a highly productive farm, reaching 9,500 kilograms of milk per cow per year.
Effective fly control on a dairy farm 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
Some beef breeds may produce healthier meat University of Florida researchers will look for genes responsible for differences in fatty acid content among cattle breeds.
Taking cow feeding to the next level 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.
Genomic prediction of service sire fertility in dairy cattle evaluated Research serves as foundation for development of novel genomic strategies that can help dairy industry make better-informed decisions.
Breed-level selection pressure may influence cattle immunity, color Copy number variation in European cattle plays important role in traits related to immunity and coat color.