Mother Earth

Its time to think and act about our mother earth , many topics in all walk of life we took it for granted BUT nature and mother earth planed for us a wake-up call , We hurt our environment...

MENA region on the road towards self sufficiency

Livestock production is undergoing steady growth in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Many countries are on the road toward enhancing their self-sufficiency. Limited availability...

GDF Dairy Seminar & Workshops

GDF and VIV International are proudly collaborating at the VIVMEA exhibition in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. March 2020. There is a GDF Seminar AND Dairy Workshops. The seminar is at Capital...

Step-by-step guide to improve your water quality

Drinking water qualityChecking and improving water quality on a farm is a very important management measure.Clean and fresh water is fundamental to successful animal production....

Keep your cow’s health in check - Signs of a healthy cow

The cow is alert and aware of its surroundings. It stands squarely on all four feet and holds its head high.• The cow walks easily and steadily, with all four feet bearing its...

Why should you feed colostrum not only at the day of birth?

Colostrum is more than immunoglobulins and even more than the first essential meal for neonates. Directly after birth, the transfer of passive immunity is the main task of colostrum....

Benefits of Natox Plus

Did you know that Natox Plus, a Toxin Binder & Mould Inhibitor Feed Additive has a low catatonic exchange capacity & bipolar electrical charges which make it ideal to absorb a wide...

Floating cows thrive in the harbor of Rotterdam

It is an unusual view, dairy cows on a floating platform on the water. It is no fiction, but reality instead. Located in the harbor of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, it produces...

Colostrum, mother natures’s strong choice – and why it’s worth to follow

Calves, piglets, goat kids, lambs and foals are born with an immature immune system and an agammaglobulinemia. Consequently, new-borns are prone to infectious diseases (e.g. respiratory...

How to ensure a smooth start into lactation after calving

The calving phase is one of the most critical stages of milk production. It provides the basis for a healthy and successful lactation. Complications during this time can quickly lead...

Dairy cows