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Photo: Canva

09-01 | News

Halving carbon footprint of dairy diets while maintaining milk yields

The combined administration of sodium humate and glutamine effectively improves growth performance and reduces the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Ronald Hissink

30-12-2024 | Article

Combined benefits of sodium humate and glutamine in dairy calves

During hot weather cows must consume large volumes of water; however, with more water consumption comes greater excretion which could lead to a disbalance of minerals. Photo: Mark Pasveer

20-12-2024 | Article

Using nutrition to mitigate heat stress in ruminants

Jan Dijkstra, Wageningen UR. Photo: Koos Groenewold

13-12-2024 | Interview

Achieving methane targets: Feed additives indispensable

Photo: UC Davis

25-11-2024 | Article

Dairy industry diligence rewarded for emission control efforts

Nutrition can impact epigenetic regulation in the mammary gland, thus improving milk production and quality. Photo: Twan Wiermans

22-11-2024 | Article

Impact of diet on epigenetic alteration of mammary gland in dairy cows

Cows in milking systems are fed with pellets. It is important to understand the effect of this pellet consumption on how much PMR the cows will consume. Photo: Mark Pasveer

04-11-2024 | Article

Nutritional management when feeding cows through milking robots

The BeefTwin project will integrate the expertise of scientists from different disciplines to measure conversion rates taking place in the farm and develop a more efficient model through reconfigured farming practices. Photo: Canva

29-10-2024 | News

AI set to revolutionise beef sector in UK

Overview of the stable. The management strategy is aimed at allowing the cows to eat as much grass as possible. Photos: Fred Libochant

25-10-2024 | Article

Practical on farm experience: Hay the key to success in dairy cattle

Study results demonstrate that the supplementation of live yeast increases dry matter intake and lactation performance in mid-lactation high-yielding dairy cows. Photo: Peter Roek

03-10-2024 | Article

How live yeast benefits dairy cow performance