dairy

Transportation, housing and food production and delivery all contribute to the emission of greenhouse gas (GHG) and contribute to individual and global carbon footprints. Photo: Canva
03-11-2022 | Article

Welfare & sustainability: A balancing act for global dairy

ICLF is a sustainable production strategy that integrates farming, cattle, and forestry activities in common areas. Photo: ICLF
03-11-2022 | Article

Cows can produce more milk and benefit from the forest

Lameness is a multifactorial condition affecting the health and welfare in dairy cattle. Photo: Koos Groenewold
03-11-2022 | Article

Secure profits by investing in cow welfare

Cows with less stress and better health are more efficient and produce more milk. Photo: IStock
03-11-2022 | Article

Better feed efficiency for more sustainable dairy farming

Photo: Zinpro
07-12-2020 | Article

Improving gut wall integrity by zinc nutrition

Leaky gut is difficult to recognise and much remains unclear. By offering a well-mixed and balanced ration throughout the day, cattle farmers can go a long way to prevent gut problems. Photo: Anne van der Woude
07-12-2020 | Article

More focus on cow gut health

The Lar feed mill in Santa Helena, PR, Brazil. Photo: Vincent ter Beek
16-01-2020 | Article

Why cooperative Lar wants to stay ‘clean’

Dr Bernhard and Dr Antje Eckel at the production plant in Niederzissen, Germany.
16-10-2019 | Interview

Dr Eckel: From local niche to global player