Why can’t that cow stand up?

A dairy nutrition researcher is seeking to design more efficient dairy diets to reduce the amounts of crude protein needed and nitrogen lost while supporting

Supplementing heat-stressed dairy cows with yeast cultures may improve feed efficiency and reduce body temperatures, say researchers.

Boer Goat kids demand care and management for the first few weeks after birth. If you fail to look after them properly during this important stage

In the first article of this two-part series, he addresses the selection criteria for a successful beef breeding cow.

Cows considered more feed efficient, or that have a lower residual feed intake may use less energy in the ruminal tissue, say researchers.

Research by experts at The University of Nottingham suggests that current injection techniques in UK dairy cattle need to change to avoid the risk of nerve

Glycerol, as an energy feed, can substitute barley up to 12% of dietary DM for dairy cows in mid or late lactation without affecting milk quality,

A systematic approach is therefore needed to improve the health status. With a few simple measures, big steps can be made.

A multifactorial approach is needed overcome metabolic issues during the transition phase. Important is to aim to decrease immunosuppression

Conclusions from my recent participation in a think-tank on modern fiber nutrition. 6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feed

Some mycotoxins have been shown to cause lactic acid to buildup when ingested by dairy cattle, which can result in sub-acute ruminal acidosis.

Five-year, $400,000 grant to support Montana State University research on development of blood-brain barrier in calves.

Award-winning goat’s cheese and milk producer, Christo Venter, believes A-grade goat’s milk is needed to produce cheese of distinction.

Using fluorescence spectroscopy may provide a faster, cheaper method of establishing how much grass was in a dairy cow’s diet as questions regarding organic

Dr Erika van Zyl discusses alternative manners in which to deal with parasites in smallstock.

Plant-based feed additives may help curb dairy cow methane emissions, but additional work is needed, say researchers.

When one of your sheep takes first place in a major carcass competition dominated by other breeds, you are on the right track

After parts of North West and the Northern Cape received below-average rainfall for three consecutive years, their livestock was saved only after farmers

Feed and grazing management can make all the difference to a goat farm’s profitability, says Johan Steyn.