Blog
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How to achieve key dairy farming objectives (in 60 seconds)
With help from Dr Richard Kirkland, Global Technical Manager for Volac Wilmar, we explore some of the options available for achieving key farming objectives.
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5 ways to track and tackle lameness in dairy cows
Cattle lameness can reduce milk yields and impact profits, making it a welfare and productivity challenge in the industry. By implementing these prevention tips, you can help to minimise the effects of lameness and increase milk yields.
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5 ways Megalac can enhance your dairy farming efficiency
For dairy cows, Megalac has been proven to increase milk yields and fertility while providing essential fat nutrients for productivity. So what is it and how does it help?
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8 farming accounts you should follow on Twitter
Following the right people on Twitter is a great way to access to new insights, tips and techniques that could potentially influence - and maybe even improve - your dairy farming.
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Dairying in Israel: lessons from the Middle-East
In his latest expedition, Dr. Richard visited Israel to see how this Middle-Eastern country has come to develop a fascinating and efficient food production system.
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Global Dairy Farming: Tackling the challenges of the last 12 months
Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest challenges the global dairy farming industry has faced in recent years, and the innovative solutions that have come about in their wake.
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Highlights and talking points from EuroTier 2022
With conversations ranging from the importance of measuring the ROI of farming business inputs, to talking about the sustainability “big picture”, here's a look at the highlights from EuroTier 2022
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Preparing for winter: a focus on dairy cow housing
Here's your checklist for ideal winter dairy cow housing - with advice for getting the best from your dairy herd throughout the colder season.
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Volac Wilmar at EuroTier 22 - event preview
The Volac and Volac Wilmar teams are attending EuroTier 22. Here's what our team of experts at Stand A12 | Hall 20 and across the event will be busy doing - and how you can follow the event at home...
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Cost-cutting on dairy farms: working smarter pays dividends long term
In uncertain times, it's tempting to make cutbacks on farm inputs that could be deemed a luxury. However, we’re here to show that working smarter, not harder, to improve farm efficiency maximises the chances of long-term profitability.
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#MegaFarmingRoles – Meet Michael Woodrow, Global Technical Manager
With over a decade of experience behind him, who's better placed than Michael Woodrow - Global Technical Manager at Volac International - to advise people considering beginning their own journey into the agriculture career path?
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The importance of calculating your feeding fat ROI
Let's discuss this challenge in direct, practical terms by exploring the question: what’s the return on investment feeding a high C-16 or Ca-salt? And just as importantly, how can you calculate it?