Vitamin A deficiency in cattle can manifest through a range of clinical signs, including reduced feed intake, growth issues, night blindness and reproductive ...

University researchers presented preliminary findings on six projects during the research introductions, covering each of the ...

Farmers need to remember that an inadequate pre-calving diet during the dry period can have a drastic impact on calf health.

From biogas-powered sheds to cow-centric feeding, practical strategies can turn every litre of milk into a sustainable source ...

Simple, visual alerts still have their place in the milking parlour, even in the era of smart cow technology. A sequence of ...

Such results are attributed to colostrum’s antibodies and antimicrobial proteins such as lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase.

Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference webinar on Nov. 25 will focus on navigating low colostrum yields in dairy ...

Tommie Devine runs a 170-cow Jersey-cross herd across 400 acres with his father Thomas outside Frenchpark, Co Roscommon.

Dairy farmers find financial advantage in breeding lower-tier females to beef sires, resulting in calves worth more at market ...

Strong beef prices are reshaping dairy strategy. Good calf care, timely culling and welfare-focused decisions help dairies ...

A research team explores the effects of pasteurized versus non-pasteurized milk on the growth performance and gut microbiota of dairy calves.

Colostrum is a crucial part of newborns’ development. The research on whether it's beneficial for adults is far less clear.