26 July 2023
Ketosis and milk fever sound alike, but they are 2 different conditions that cows can develop around calving. Milk fever is a shortage of calcium and ketosis is a shortage of energy. Milk fever and ketosis do go hand in hand: cows with a calcium…
5 May 2023
Phosphorus deficiency is becoming more common in dairy cows around calving. Even so, little is known about it yet. Because the cow cannot stand, or has trouble standing, people often think she is short of calcium rather than phosphorus. But there is a difference between…
20 April 2023
In general, cattle on full grazing, cattle grazing in nature reserves and dairy cows that are not fed concentrates or extra minerals have a higher risk of mineral deficiency. When heavily pregnant animals have not taken in enough minerals through the ration, this can indirectly…
8 February 2023
Winter is making itself felt, cold days and nights with high humidity lower the perceived temperature. Calves notice this too. Calves generally cope well with a bit of cold, but you still need to watch out for hypothermia. Calves that are cold have their hair…
10 January 2023
On Jan and Mark Rougoor's dairy farm in Sinderen, 80 cows are milked, plus the youngstock that goes with them. In recent years Mark gained a lot of experience on large dairy farms in the Netherlands and abroad. Over the last few years the farm…
16 December 2022
Many problems in dairy cattle occur at the start of the new lactation. The fresh cows do not start eating well, develop hoof problems or even go down. These problems can come from low feed intake, poor calcium balance, but also from a weakened immune…
The lifespan of dairy cows is an important part of the sustainability theme. The term "lifespan" is usually used to indicate a period that ends due to natural causes in old age. But today in our intensive farming systems, the cow's lifespan is significantly shorter than its potential. Currently, the average dairy cow lasts about three lactations.
Earn Major steps can be taken in the field of sustainability, profitability and social acceptance. Financially, the benefits can amount to tens of thousands of euros per year! An important question, of course, is: in what way? Heifer-calf rearing, lactation start and lactation persistence are important components. Below is a calculation example and more information.
A Dutch dairy cow lasts on average more than three lactations and has a lifetime production of approximately 30,000 kg of milk. Replacement of dairy cows is not voluntary in seven out of ten cases; forced drainage can often be prevented by taking preventive action. The main causes of forced drainage are mastitis, hoof problems and reduced fertility. Preventive action is a good investment, because it can prevent many of these problems and extend the life.
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