Dairy Campus News
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FreeWalk shows potential free-range barns in Europe
International research provides practical knowledge for innovation on the farm. That is why LNV is involved in several so-called ERA-Nets, in which... -
Less milk yield, but lower costs with long-term milking
Recent results of the long-term milk study on Dairy Campus within the Customized lactation project show that extending the voluntary waiting time... -
Young stock grazing research in productive herb-rich grassland
A new research project started this week on Dairy Campus with in-calf young cattle grazing on plots with a mixture of English Rye Grass and Ribwort... -
Research into the effects of new roughage sorghum on Dairy Campus
Currently, Dairy Campus is investigating whether sorghum can be used as roughage on a dairy farm, in addition to grass and maize. In this way, the... -
Blog 3 Dairy cow Louise1946: heredity and genetic predisposition
Dairy Campus in Leeuwarden is the innovation center for dairy farming and the dairy chain. The 500 dairy cows are indispensable to realize our... -
The added value of herb-rich grassland for meadow birds, cows and farmers
Herb-rich grassland is in the spotlight. Dairy farmers are increasingly discovering the positive sides of grassland with a great diversity of herbs,... -
Bird-friendly approach on Dairy Campus
2020 was a bad year for meadow birds. Due to drought and predation, a record low of fledgling chicks was reached. Yet there were farmers who managed... -
Milk thickening on the farm is being scaled up
On Wednesday 12 May, Alderman Friso Douwstra set up a demonstration installation for thickening milk at the Dairy Campus Innovation Center in... -
Survival to next parity is related to milk production and metabolism of cows in early lactation
Health and lifespan of cows is associated with the start of a lactation. Results of a recent study at Dairy Campus show that cows that successfully... -
Blog 2 Dairy Cow Louise1946: Birth Ymkje Louise
Dairy Campus in Leeuwarden is the innovation center for dairy farming and the dairy chain. To achieve our mission, the 500 dairy cows are...