Boosting immunity for prevention of ketosis
A healthy start of the lactation is required for good milk production and reproduction. Unfortunately, dairy cattle show increased incidence of both metabolic
The use of seaweed extract in cattle feed Seaweed, whether they are green, red or brown, are an abundant, under-used resource in helping reducing the use of antibiotics.
Bypass protein for high producing dairy cows Dairy cows use microbial protein, coming from the rumen, Protein products, based on soy and rapeseed can be a cost-effective way
Improving calf health in Denmark Tackling pre-weaning mortality through better gut performance can lead to improved calf health and future profits.
A healthy start begins with good immunity No matter where a farm is located, its size or housing facilities used, all dairies have one thing in common: replacement heifers represent future success
Producing the best silage maize for cows Maize seed is a science that has evolved to a great extent over the last decades, especially since the introduction of hybrids.
New blood test against Nagana disease The cattle disease nagana, also called African animal trypanosomosis, is caused mainly by 2 parasite species: Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma congolense.
Better feed efficiency: Holstein or Jersey? With dairy farmers under pressure financially they have to account for every cent when it comes to the cost of milk production.
Vaccine against mastitis around the corner The Université de Sherbrooke in Canada and Bayer have joined forces to develop a vaccine against bovine mastitis.
Herbal gel as oral treatment against ketosis Indian researchers studied an herbal nutritional approach to deal with ketosis in dairy cattle. The results have been published in The Journal of Veterinary
Methionine in cows' diets for better embryos The amino acid methionine can enhance the survival capacity of embryos, when added to the cow’s diet during the prepartum and postpartum periods.
Facial recognition of dairy cows The face of a cow can tell a lot about her behaviour and can help in improving the farm
Cow bells and their effect on cow behaviour In alpine regions cows are often equipped with bells. But how do cows experience wearing these bells? Swiss researchers delved into this issue.
Connecting cows to the internet A group of Dutch researchers have set up the Happy Healthy Cow project to develop a sensor for cows that can promote their health and welfare.
Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps A new research project aims to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by up to 25 per cent. This benefits not only the environment, but also arable farmers
Using livestock scales to measure animal performance Today's top livestock farmers state that weighing livestock regularly is an integral part of proper animal farming; procedures are simple and the modern
Precision dairy farming: What does it mean today? Researchers, academics and scientists are all excited by the possibilities of precision dairy farming but what does it really mean for a farmer today?
Heat stress in the dairy cow: A refreshing new take The most recent answer to this question contains an unexpected twist based on recent research that may change the way we view, manage heat stressed cows
New vaccine may control cattle ticks A new vaccine developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists with USDA can help prevent a reinfestation of cattle fever ticks in the United States
Large cow herd and animal health collide In terms of animal health, to manage a company with 400 cows demands much more effort than a sole proprietorship. Some of the growing farms have a grip on this