Dairy Campus News
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Test with frequent mixing in practice cowshed
The first measurement period in the practical cowshed at Dairy Campus within the framework of the project "Effect of frequent mixing of manure on... -
A closer look at heifer calves on Dairy Campus
Within the project "COMKALF: Customized conception for optimal development of the calf", 59 heifer calves are followed in their development.... -
Measuring emissions from different housing systems
In mid-July, a start was made at Dairy Campus on measuring emissions of methane, nitrous oxide and ammonia from solid floors and an aerated straw... -
Grass is an important item in dairy farming
"It's all about grass in Amazing Grazing", says Bert Philipsen project manager of this project. When this was launched four years ago, the... -
Trial for the effect of feed strategy on manure quality and emissions
The formation of greenhouse gases (GHG) on dairy farms is strongly related to the nutritional management on a farm. This autumn, a study was started... -
Fertility equal with consciously longer lactations
An extended lactation and thus a longer calving interval seems to have virtually no influence on the fertility of dairy cows. This is the surprising... -
Sniffer measures methane and carbon dioxide concentration on Dairy Campus
Since the beginning of October, a "sniffer" has been hanging on the wall of the milking robot on Dairy Campus. This device measures the... -
Dairy Campus starts research into the effect of methane inhibitors in rations
At Dairy Campus in Leeuwarden, a trial will start in the autumn with the addition of a DSM methane inhibitor to the ration. The aim of this trial is... -
Regrowth after grazing
After grazing, the remaining stubble is a mixture of grass of different lengths. What does that mean for grass regrowth? The results of Amazing... -
South Korean students interested in Dutch dairy cattle sector
This week we had a visit from a group of South Korean students. They came from Gyeongbuk Provincial College and were in the Netherlands for a study...