Brachiaria Grass Promises to Increase Milk Production By 40%
Brachiaria grass, natively from Africa, has undergone decades of improvement in Colombia and now promises better returns for dairy farmers all over the world. There…
Diagnosis, Treatment & Control of Animal Diseases & Zoonoses
If there is one thing that concerns a farmer most, it is animal health. Healthy cows produce optimally and justify the hefty investment associated with…
Mastitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Poor hygiene and handling are the number one accelerator for most cases of mastitis at the farm. This is because mastitis is a bacterial infection…
Types of Cream: Their Uses & How to Make Each
Cream is a rich fat-based dairy product that you obtain by skimming milk with 4% fat content. Different types of cream depend on the type…
Hardware Disease in Cattle: Diagnosis & Control Measures
Hardware disease in cattle, also known as bovine traumatic reticuloperitonitis, is one of the most overlooked phenomena by cattle farmers. Farmers are often quick to deal…
Essential Salts and Supplements in Dairy Farming
Animals need mineral salts in small quantities, but they must be present in feeds. Essential minerals for dairy cows are classified into Macro-minerals and micro-minerals. Regardless of…
TMR Feed Formulation for Lactating Cows
Feeding dairy cows is vital in ensuring maximum production. However, genetics, health, and herd management should not be overlooked. Although genes have improved over time…
Milk Fever: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Measures
Milk fever is a disease that affects dairy cattle but can also occur in beef cattle, goats, or even dogs. It occurs when there is reduced…
Best Calf Management Practices from Birth to Weaning
Calves are the future stock of a dairy enterprise. Given the high stakes they hold for the farm, it is important for every farmer to…
Understanding Dairy Cow Estrus Signals: Silent Heat Detection in Dairy Cows
Besides milk production, calving is another way to maximize farm revenue. This means that farmers must have a mechanism to optimize cow heat detection for…