Cattle

Thứ 3, 24/12/2024

Precision dairy rationing tools improve milk production, profits

Maximizing nutrition in early lactation dairy diets can have long-lasting positive effects on production, fertility

Cattle

Heat stress: an increasing risk for European cows

As climate change becomes an omnipresent issue in global agriculture, heat stress in Europe will become an increasing issue in, not only the usual areas

Understanding cattle breeding better

Conventional breeding techniques for more milk production may be obvious. However, not so much is known about the underlying genetics

Optimal conditions for modern day dairy cows

Intensive dairy farming demands very much from modern day dairy cows. Genetic improvement resulted in higher yield capacity and on average larger cows

Optimal ruminant performance during exposure to mycotoxins

Healthy reproduction status, organ functioning and milk production levels are important aspects in optimal performing ruminants

Transponders monitor cow activity to support lameness management

Lameness has an impact on milk production, welfare and herd profitability. It is a serious problem in many dairy herds worldwide

Cow's high selenium diets may boost protein transfer to calves

Supplementing pregnant cow diets with levels of selenium could improve the passive transfer of immunoglobulin to calves, say researchers.

Genes identified that could lead to beef cattle improvement

Researchers in Brazil identify 35 genes associated with reproduction, milk composition, growth, meat, carcass, health and body conformation traits in Gir cattle

Managing heat in the desert

Dairy cows need optimal conditions to be productive. Warm climates like in the Middle East, do not contribute to achieving the goal

After decades of mastitis research, there are still a lot of unknowns

Despite years of research on mastitis and udder health, there are still many facets that need further exploration in order to get to grips with the disease.

Live yeast supplements may boost cow pregnancy rates in hot weather

Supplementing the diets of dairy cows facing heat stress conditions with a live yeast additive may shorten the time to estrus and improve cow fertility

Advancements in technology may lead to improved rumen function, fiber digestion

New technology could unlock additional nutrition from fibrous feed ingredients, as improvements in understanding the ruminal microbiome show potential paths