Why can’t that cow stand up?
A number of diseases and conditions can result in cattle and other ruminants being unable to stand up.
Dairy research seeks to improve protein, nitrogen efficiency 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
Heat-stressed dairy cows may see some benefits from yeast supplements Supplementing heat-stressed dairy cows with yeast cultures may improve feed efficiency and reduce body temperatures, say researchers.
How to raise Boer Goat kids 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
How to select a top-performing beef cow In the first article of this two-part series, he addresses the selection criteria for a successful beef breeding cow.
Feed efficient cows may use less energy in the rumen epithelium Cows considered more feed efficient, or that have a lower residual feed intake may use less energy in the ruminal tissue, say researchers.
Research Reveals Current Cattle Injections Increase Risk of Injury 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
Danish team show benefits of barley substitution with glycerol in dairy feed 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,
Health: First things first A systematic approach is therefore needed to improve the health status. With a few simple measures, big steps can be made.
Decreasing metabolic diseases for transition cows A multifactorial approach is needed overcome metabolic issues during the transition phase. Important is to aim to decrease immunosuppression
6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feed Conclusions from my recent participation in a think-tank on modern fiber nutrition. 6 fiber insights for formulating livestock feed
Estimating exposure to mycotoxins in dairy cattle Some mycotoxins have been shown to cause lactic acid to buildup when ingested by dairy cattle, which can result in sub-acute ruminal acidosis.
Study to examine how cow's nutrition influences calf's brain, fertility Five-year, $400,000 grant to support Montana State University research on development of blood-brain barrier in calves.
Better milk, better cheese from veld-reared goats Award-winning goat’s cheese and milk producer, Christo Venter, believes A-grade goat’s milk is needed to produce cheese of distinction.
Novel way to identify milk from grass-fed dairy cows 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
Using tannins to control parasites in smallstock Dr Erika van Zyl discusses alternative manners in which to deal with parasites in smallstock.
Can methane emissions be reduced in dairy cows fed oregano and green tea extracts? Plant-based feed additives may help curb dairy cow methane emissions, but additional work is needed, say researchers.
A model sheep enterprise on a modest farm When one of your sheep takes first place in a major carcass competition dominated by other breeds, you are on the right track
How to keep farming sheep in drought After parts of North West and the Northern Cape received below-average rainfall for three consecutive years, their livestock was saved only after farmers
Goat farming: nutrition and veld management Feed and grazing management can make all the difference to a goat farm’s profitability, says Johan Steyn.
