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 ...
Monitoring body condition scores throughout winter helps ensure proper nutrition for spring-calving cows and improves ...
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.