Heat stress not only impacts lactating dairy cows, it also affects dry cows, as well as first-gestation heifers.

By focusing on evaluation, planning and economic considerations, producers can ensure their herd remains competitive and ...

Mother’s Day has come early this week for one of New Zealand’s most successful cows, as she becomes only the second mother ...

Five years ago saw the Truesdale family, from Ballyward in Co Down, switch the focus of their farm beef and sheep farm to ...

Climate-induced grass scarcity alters cow feed and diets, impacting milk's omega-3 content, cheese texture, and taste.

As the dairy industry moves into the second year of combating H5N1, maintaining momentum and commitment to biosecurity ...

Dairy cattle on Trevor Parrish's Kangaroo Valley farm tend to become lethargic when it gets too stifling, eating less, or not at all.

With calving wrapped up for another year, Dermot's focus has shifted to breeding the next generation of his herd.

Rising temperatures increase heat stress in cows, reducing milk production, fertility, and immunity. Clean environments and ...

"Going to be key to continuing to provide nutritious food to the public." Scientists use innovative breeding experiment to ...

The farm always requires some routine maintenance, and the summer months are a chance to tackle some of these jobs, writes ...