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Protecting the Profitable Litres at Grass
Neil Birkett of Volac international was featured in British Dairying April discussing the impacts of turn out and how the change of diet can impact a dairy cows productivity if not managed properly.
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British Dairying Feature April Issue: Body Condition Score
There’s nothing new about body condition scoring (BCS); it’s a practice that has been used for many years as an effective barometer of each individual cow’s nutritional needs, health and wellbeing. However, according to a recent survey carried out by Vola
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How robotic milking can help dairy farmers boost yields
Amid promises of enhanced milk yields, higher milk quality, improved cow welfare and reduced farm labour, robotic milking is growing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.
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Fatty acids in feeding programmes for dairy cows
Research on individual fatty acids, the component parts of what we commonly refer to as 'fat', has increased recently and with it our understanding of the necessity to consider the type of 'fat' supplement we offer dairy cows in more detail.
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How new technology is transforming dairy farming
From drone surveillance to robotic milking, a widening selection of exciting technologies are transforming dairy farming. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping innovations.