Why is this cow standing?
Cows cannot rest while standing like horses. The need for an animal to lie up to half a day is explained by its anatomy and physiology of the mammary gland. Therefore, a non-resting cow should always attract attention.
The Dairy Reference Model is a new tool for improving production efficiency
How can you optimize your dairy farm? How to fix the mistakes of organizing a dairy business? What to rely on and what to take as a sample?
The one who works will achieve good luck
The success of a business depends to a large extent on the personality of the leader.
How birds affect milk production
Birds are an important part of agriculture. They eat many pests, fight rodents and even pollinate some flowers. At the same time, they cause great damage by eating crops and fodder, as well as spreading diseases among livestock. For farmers, the risks associated with certain bird populations often outweigh the benefits. This is especially true in the dairy industry.
Lameness in cows: where do we lose and where can we gain? Part 2. Where can we gain
If lame animals are present on a dairy farm, the economic losses are enormous and must be determined for each individual farm. Accordingly, it is necessary in each case to develop reasonable measures to eliminate and prevent lameness.
In search of the golden mean
About LLC "Agrofirm by Shevchenko ”of Chernihiv region we mentioned in the previous issue of the magazine. This is one of the best dairy companies in Ukraine, which in August hosted guests as part of the National Farm Days - 2021.