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Probiotics: A natural health and performance modulator for cows

WEBIt has been shown that probiotics supplementation can improve the health and performance of dairy cows and calves, serving as an alternative to antibiotics. The …

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Udder health: Harnessing the power of postbiotics (Part 1)

WEBIn this 2-part series, we delve into the critical aspects of udder health, focusing on nutrition’s pivotal role. In Part 1, we examine the intricate relationship between diet and …

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Hoof Health Dossier: Vital Insights for Dairy Livestock

WEBHoof health. Hoof health is important in all stages in the life of the dairy farm animal. When it comes to rearing youngstock it’s important to consider healthy hooves as the …

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Probiotics and its impact on calf gut health

WEBProbiotics and its impact on calf gut health. Probiotic supplementation provides beneficial effects that promote growth performance while reducing digestive …

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Understanding and preserving gut health

WEBIn cattle, sheep and goats, maintaining rumen health is key. This organ, where fermentation takes place, is often the main focal point of their digestive system. …

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Dairy farmers’ guide to good hygiene practices

WEBThen, circulate a hot wash using an alkaline detergent steriliser for a minimum of five minutes and maximum of 10 minutes using 10–15 litres of water at 85°C …

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Rumen health: Key for high productive cows

WEBRumen acidosis is a metabolic disease appearing as acute rumen acidosis but more often as the sub-acute form (SARA). Several studies agree that 19-26% of all …

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Genomic and phenotypic evaluation key indicators of udder health

WEBPhenotypic evaluation is a critical aspect of the breeding process based on physical characteristics of dairy cows. Udder phenotypic traits are key indicators of a …

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More focus on cow gut health

WEBLittle is known about the influence of the gut on dairy cow health. Leaky gut syndrome has received a lot of attention lately, caused in part by the lectures of …

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Automated herd management systems – what’s on the market

WEBCowManager. CowManager involves ear sensor technology that provides accurate information about dairy cow fertility, health, nutritional status, and location. No …

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Why you should consider breeding for healthier dairy cows

WEBBy breeding for better health, your cows will stay longer in your herd. Infectious diseases such as mastitis, pneumonia, foot rot and many others usually …

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How thymol and carvacrol influence gut health

WEBThymol and carvacrol are highly effective against a wide range of potential pathogens. In a variety of studies, NE150 has demonstrated its potential to establish a …

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What you can do now to improve milk quality

WEBIn research at 2 dairy production sites affected by aflatoxins, feeding RFCs helped mitigate aflatoxins carried over in milk. The study showed that supplementing …

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Consumer perceptions of plant-based milk alternatives

WEBOpinions on plant-based milk alternatives. In a report, researchers from the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), analysed a selection of plant-based dairy …

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Dairy herd improvements to promote cow welfare

WEBEnhancing welfare of dairy cows. The welfare status of an animal could be related to its behaviour. The concept of animal welfare can be broken down into 5 basic …

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Management factors affecting reproductive performance in cows

WEBThe following factors may be responsible for poor libido: Age: Libido declines in old bulls. Bullying: Young bulls, in particular, can be subjected to extensive …

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Humic acids for better ruminant health

WEBHere we look at the benefits that humic acids offer and their positive effect on health in ruminants. BioAg Europe states that the impact of humic acid on intestinal …

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Dairy and human diseases: is there a link

WEBThis resulted in a 24% and 10% lower risk of CVD, respectively. Replacing 5% of energy intake from other animal fat for dairy fat was associated with a 6% …

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