Cattle

Thứ 5, 26/12/2024

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.

Cattle

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…

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