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Facial eczema: A cause for concern


Ins and outs of facilities and equipment


Interview: Dr Mark Lyons, Alltech


Making the most of a grass-oriented farm


Effectiveness of disinfectants on biofilms


Deep learning for efficient dairy farming


6 COVER STORY


Since smart calf rearing leads to healthy profits on-farm, it’s important to make sure that calves get the right treatment early on. Here’s how.


8 FARM REPORT


Rainer Schmitt’s 370 dairy cows are grazing in two groups. Only the close up group of cows are in the barn. This is remarkable, because in almost every part of Germany, and especially in the former GDR, keeping cows inside is the norm.


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EQUIPMENT


New machines to boost on-farm practices


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