Beef

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.

Russian drones kill over 100 cows on Ukrainian dairy farm

01 May, 2025 8 mins read

A Ukrainian dairy farm was attacked for the second time by Russian drones - over 100 cows died.

MKS: Situation in Slovakia has stabilized

29 Apr, 2025 6 mins read

In Slovakia, three weeks have passed since the last FMD outbreak. All test results were negative even during the second round of testing. A Slovakian farmer who was part of the crisis team, reported this.

Cow in distress: These skin symptoms should not be overlooked by farmers

28 Apr, 2025 8 mins read

Itching, wounds, and foul odor: Farmers must not ignore these warning signs in cows.

Farmers report: This is how calves are kept in the USA.

28 Apr, 2025 0 mins read

On a trip to the USA, we visited dairy farms and calf raisers. The dimensions are different in the most dairy-rich state of Wisconsin compared to Germany. How do the calves live there?