Beef

Mad cow disease in England: Atypical BSE case causes a stir.

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been discovered on a farm in East England.

New world record: Marília produces 127.57 kg of milk in 24 hours

25 May, 2025 4 mins read

Brazilian cow Marília sets new world record with 127.57 kg of milk in 24 hours at the Torneio-Leiteiro in São Paulo.

Peeing on command: Cow toilet to reduce ammonia in the barn.

22 May, 2025 8 mins read

High-tech in the barn: In Switzerland, the first cow toilet is being introduced - it trains cows to use the toilet and significantly reduces ammonia levels.

MKS: Another country affected by highly contagious animal disease

18 May, 2025 6 mins read

First case of FMD confirmed in Turkey: SAT1 serotype affects cattle in border region with Iraq. Also in focus are weather and transports.

Mastitis in cows: This rapid test saves farmers money.

13 May, 2025 4 mins read

Recognize mastitis faster, treat it more effectively - what new tests in everyday stable life really bring.

Injecting cattle properly: six tips

12 May, 2025 18 mins read

A key factor in promoting good animal health is following proper procedures when treating and vaccinating. Dr. Marion Weerda from the Lammers Veterinary Practice explains how you can avoid mistakes.

Brushes for calves: Is that necessary?

11 May, 2025 5 mins read

Does access to brushes have a positive effect on the behavior of calves? This question was answered by a study.

Cleaning colostrum feeding buckets: Are you doing it wrong too?

11 May, 2025 8 mins read

Clear water is not enough! Ensure safe colostrum feeding and healthy calves with simple measures.

Tux-Zillertal residents apply for inclusion in UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage"

09 May, 2025 7 mins read

The Tux-Zillertal cattle breed was only saved from extinction thanks to a few idealists. Breeders want to preserve the Tyrolean native breed with its rich history for the next generation.

Blue tongue: How many cows have been vaccinated in the meantime?

07 May, 2025 2 mins read

In Germany, around 30% of cattle are now vaccinated against blue tongue disease. The highest vaccination rates are in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.

EHD detected in Belgium

05 May, 2025 4 mins read

In Belgium, authorities have confirmed the first case of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). The source of introduction is known.

For avian influenza transmission to cows in the USA, only a single contact was enough.

01 May, 2025 4 mins read

In the USA, it seems that a single transmission event between wild birds and dairy cows led to the avian flu jumping to cattle. The virus strains had mixed in wild birds.