Heat stress is not simply a reduction in feed intake or a temporary decline in production. It is a complex physiological response involving metabolism, intestinal health, the immune system, fertility and production. Understanding the mechanisms underlying heat stress makes it possible to adopt more effective

VITAMINS AND MINERAL SALTS: updates on dairy cow supplementation Trace mineral and vitamin supplementation in high-producing dairy cows plays a crucial role in ensuring animal health, productivity and fertility. Cows subjected to high metabolic demands may experience nutritional deficiencies that impair their ability to produce

A “SUSTAINABLE” and “HIGH-PERFORMING” dairy farm: two sides of the same COIN!   Often, in the recent past and sometimes even today, the idea has spread that a high-performing dairy farm cannot truly be sustainable and is usually large-scale, with cows that are not particularly

THE YOUNG LOMBARD LIVESTOCK SECTOR   The Molinadairy farm and livestock operation has the typical appearance of a historic farm from the Lodi area, which has grown over time thanks to the tireless hard work of Angelo Chiesa, who moved to Corte Palasio in 2006

LEAKY GUT SYNDROME OR LGS A challenge to overcome for the welfare, health and productivity of cows and calves. Leaky Gut Syndrome, or LGS, can be generally defined as the inability of the intestinal barrier to function as a semipermeable membrane, that is, to absorb

Environmental solutions to reduce heat stress: how to obtain dry bedding with reduced fly presence Environmental solutions to reduce heat stress: everything you need in a single product: SUMMER 300 TOP As mentioned in the previous sections, during the summer period dairy cows must implement