We carry viruses from barn to barn
Postdoc Thea Blystad Klem at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) researches the sources of bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) contagion
Calves aren’t being given enough milk But research shows the stomach of a calf has a volume of over five litres – more than twice what dairy farmers and agronomists thought possible.
Biggest threats to farmers have four legs Daily life on the farm is risky. The biggest danger is not from heavy machinery, however, but from cows.
Metabolizable amino acid study points to areas for further research Journal of Dairy Science publishes meta-analysis of metabolizable amino acid effects on dairy cattle performance.
Farming with Indigenous Veld Goats When Ross Rayner started farming near Adelaide six years ago, he purchased several hardy Xhosa Lob-eared goats, an Indigenous Veld Goat ecotype.
Farming Bosrander and Meatmaster sheep Freddie Peters has combined the best qualities of two breeds to establish the Meatmaster breed.
Vitamin A in cattle fodder may protect against cow's milk allergy Supplemental vitamin sources may not achieve same effect as natural vitamins found in green forages.
Donkey farming: opportunity or threat? Over the past three years, however, donkeys have garnered renewed interest in Africa for another reason: growing demand for their hides, meat and milk.
Artificial insemination: ideal for communal farmers Communal farmers can benefit from using more advanced farming practices, such as artificial insemination (AI), to improve herd genetics
Don’t play guessing game: Know cow's bodyweight "Eyeballing" dairy cows to estimate bodyweight risks providing too high or low a dose of antibiotics
6 Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas At first glance, alpacas may look a lot like their camelid cousin the llama, but there are a variety of differences between these two South American animals.
Efficient technique discovered for isolating embryonic stem cells in cows Findings could advance cattle production and help study human disease.
Calves need more motherly care Calves are usually separated from cows right after birth. A new study indicates that they should get more time with their mothers.
Dietary canola meal may boost milk production when fed in early lactation Canola meal may support increased milk production in dairy cows compared to soybean meal when included in an early lactation ration, says researcher.
A better Charolais herd with in vitro fertilisation Clara Bruwer, a Charolais stud breeder from Vryburg, is convinced that technology is the optimal way to provide the best possible gene base for her clients
Yeast may boost digestion, reduce health risks for dairy cows on high starch diets Supplemental yeast in the diets of dairy cows may improve fiber digestion, nitrogen yield and, for cows on a high starch diet, reduce risk of disease
Volatile fatty acids improve growth performance of dairy calves: study Chinese research shows average daily gain linearly increased for dairy calves with branched-chain volatile fatty acids (BCVFA) supplementation.
Wet weather boosts mycotoxins risks for US dairy, beef producers Analysis of US feed crops highlights concerns for ruminant producers from mycotoxin presence and levels, says nutritionist.
Dairy farmers offer advice for successful calf programs Every dairy farm is different, but when it comes to calf programs, there may be more similarities than expected.
Elanco shifts focus on dairy research to address diseases, animal health Elanco Animal Health shifts dairy portfolio work to cover microbiome-based products, ways to protect or support animal health and a focus on addressing disease
