Dairy farm businesses should plan their climate resilience strategy the same way ‘big businesses’ do, in order to tackle the impact of climate risks, a new report published by UK sustainability consultancy Kite Consulting claims.
A new review, which consolidates a decade of research led by the Agricultural University of Athens, suggests that substituting synthetic feed additives with microalgae could be beneficial for the environment and for animal health.
By examining barn microclimates and tracking dairy cows’ physiological status, researchers will gain unique insight into the importance of shed design in mitigating heat stress.
Jefo Nutrition says there are over 30 different stressors can affect the health and performance of dairy cows. It has launched a new online resource identifying research and resources that help farmers understand and manage stress.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition has developed a tool to predict the negative impact that heat stress has on milk yield and milk quality for dairy cows, milk yield for dairy sheep and goats and growth for beef cattle.
