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Consuming Fruit, Dietary Fiber, Caffeine and Dairy May Be Associated with Reduced Risk of Tinnitus

The primary underlying mechanisms may involve the protective effects of these diets on blood vessels and nerves, as well as their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus. Image credit: Serp … Read more

Dairy advice: Ensuring a successful disbudding of calves

There are very few farmers who enjoy the process of disbudding calves. That is why many farmers opt for an Aberdeen Angus bull or a polled Hereford bull when using beef straws after dairy artificial insemination (AI). However, for many farms around the country, the dairy replacement heifers that will stay on the farm are … Read more

Europe Restricted from Buying More US Farm Goods Amid Trade Tensions with Trump’s Administration

Archyde Transatlantic Trade Tensions: Food Safety Regulations at the Forefront Table of Contents 1. Transatlantic Trade Tensions: Food Safety Regulations at the Forefront 2. The Regulatory Divide: Beef, Poultry, and Pesticides 3. Farmer Protests and political Implications 4. Looking Ahead: A Complex Path Forward 5. How can evidence-based data contribute to bridging the transatlantic food … Read more

Keeping mastitis infection at bay during calving season

As calving season progresses, cows are more susceptible to picking up infections like mastitis. This means extra care, diligence, and hygiene are needed during this period. As cows calve down, their immune system is diminished, which means they are more susceptible to disease and infection and while their environment may be spotless, infection can still … Read more

Keeping cases of calf scour to a minimum this calving season

The majority of the herd will now have calves on the ground as we get further into February which means the risk of calf scour in the calf shed increases. The spring period can be hectic and farmers can struggle to get everything completed to the highest standard when cows are dropping calves rapidly. However, … Read more

Should TB resistance be factored into your breeding plan?

Now that farmers are receiving their spring 2025 dairy and beef sires catalogues, is TB resistance and other health traits something that has to be focused on? Most farmers receive their catalogues and focus on milk production, milk solids production and fertility, which are obviously crucial for the genetic gain of your herd. However, the … Read more