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15 February 2024
Disbudding is a common procedure used to make cattle management easier and safer. This document explains how to disbud (dehorn) efficiently, easily and painlessly.
15 February 2024
During summer, heat stress is one of the factors that has the most significant negative impact on milk production, behaviour, health, and welfare of dairy cows, especially in highly productive animals. With an increased frequency of extreme weather events in European countries, it is important to understand the causes of heat stress in cows to improve milk production, reproductive performance and welfare.
16 May 2024
There are increasing concerns in society about the use of antibiotics and the development of antibiotics resistance in livestock farming. Resistance arises when bacteria become insensitive to antibiotics, posing problems for disease control. Therefore, responsible and transparent antibiotic use by dairy farmers is important.
15 February 2024
Lameness caused by hoof and leg ailments in dairy cows may impose significant costs on the farmer if not followed up and addressed correctly. Lame cows produce less milk, take longer to conceive and are more likely to be culled. They also eat less often, resulting in a lower body condition. So, an early detection of lame cows, a prompt action and a correct treatment (without injection of antibiotics except for interdigital phlegmon) are essential to resolve the situation.
12 January 2024
Bluetongue virus technical webinar for vets
15 February 2024
This report provides a summary of a number of EuroDairy activities, including a survey and two workshops. In addition, innovative practices are captured and suggestions made on developing more practical and effective tools to improve animal welfare, which are feasible at farmer level.
23 February 2024
Further information regarding Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) was announced at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference.
2 February 2024
GB milk deliveries totalled 1,021 million litres in December, a slight decline of 0.4% (3.5 million litres) compared to last year.
2 February 2024
UK dairy product availability Q3 2023: Powder supplies shrink as huge boost to exports in Africa and the Middle East
10 January 2024
We have explored health-related shopping habits and how attitudes towards healthy food have changed over time.
30 January 2024
Contrary to popular belief, the proportion of food chosen for health reasons is not typically at its highest in January