21 July 2021
If it is very hot, this can have a negative effect on the fertility of cows. Cows do not show the heat as well, have an abortion (gestation longer than 42 days) or the pregnancy ends (gestation shorter than 42 days) (Veehouder Veearts, 2016). The…
6 July 2021
Food, warmth and moisture are necessary for bacteria to multiply. Research shows that leukocytes (white blood cells) in the body are less active when an animal experiences (heat) stress. The natural defenses are compromised and bacteria are lurking. If a cow is already subclinically infected,…
8 June 2021
The warmer period of the year is here again; spring and summer. Cows can experience heat stress when the temperature is not optimal for them. The ideal temperature for a dairy cow is between -5 C and 18 ⁰C. When the temperature rises above 21…
8 June 2021
Many transition diseases in dairy cattle occur at the start of the new lactation; minerals and vitamins play an important role in this. At the end of the lactation, the concentrate dose is reduced, so that the supply of minerals and vitamins also decreases. Due…
8 June 2021
Bone metabolism diminishes in older cows. This is why we often see clinical and subclinical milk fever from the second lactation onwards. The calcium level in the blood decreases around calving, as a result of increasing milk production. A cow tries to replenish this Ca…
8 June 2021
Drinking water quality is extremely important for a well-functioning dairy cow. More than half of her daily ration consists of water and the production of 1 liter of milk requires considerably more than 1 liter of water. High-quality, fresh drinking water is a prerequisite for…
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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