Cattle
Lice in cattle herds can bite producer profits
Cattle producers should be mindful of a common pest lice in their herd. Longer winter coats on cattle provide ideal conditions for populations to grow
- Feed additive may cut cow methane emissions, boosts daily gain
- US researchers use prebiotics, probiotics and milk intake to improve calf health
- What role does ruminal microbiome plays in determining feed efficiency?
- Method converts dairy waste water to animal feed, fuel
- Cutting silage? Here’s how to make the neighbours jealous with your quality silage
- Calf intestinal health linked to long-term performance
- Will dairy cows eat their hydroponic sprouts?
- Tips for reducing personal injury on dairy farms
Cattle
Researchers explore artificial sweetener and gut health link in calves
Use of artificial sweetener as a feed additive may support gut health in young calves facing a disease challenge, says researcher.
Don’t forget the dry cows!
Optimising milk production for the whole production herd requires attention for all age groups of the cows. Special attention goes to calves
Udder health score in less than a minute
Healthy udders is one of the most vital management tools in maintaining a profitable dairy farm. Detecting udder infections early is key and can save farmers
Sensor value and viability for dairy cows
Biosensors and their use in animal health management is an emerging market gaining much attention around the world. Sensor value and viability for dairy cows
Sick or not? The green light will tell
A US company has developed a bright green LED light, which is attached to the animal’s ear and is able to warn the farmer if an animal is sick.
Artificial intelligence for better lameness control
Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have developed an early detection method for cow lameness. Dairy Global talked to professor Yasushi Yagi
How to select a top-performing beef cow
Breeding cows form the mainstay of the beef industry, according to animal scientist, Danie Bosman. Speaking at a Drakensberger information day in Potchefstroom
Performance testing: not only for stud farmers
The basis of good reproduction management is excellent record-keeping; this will enable breeders to make informed selection decisions to achieve their objective
Grazing management in harmony with nature
Be gentle with nature. Work with what you have on your farm and not with what you would have liked to have
Improved soil health through high-density grazing – Part 1
The rising cost of fertiliser and other soil amelioration products has made it crucial for farmers to improve soil health with natural, affordable methods
5 signs your cattle are on heat
For the most profitable results, get to know the basics of cattle reproduction and herd management.
Biological farming ensures dairy farm’s success
Their pasture-reared dairy herd is thriving and can be directly traced to the operation’s original 17 cows