Compost barn: what it is and what its advantages are
Compost barn: what it is and what are its advantages The compost barn is an installation system that consists of a large covered physical space for cows to rest, covered with sawdust, wood cutting leftovers and composted manure. The main objective is to guarantee the animals comfort and a dry place to stay and […]
What is the value of cattle confinement manure?
Much is said about the devaluation of the arroba and, therefore, the low profitability of Brazilian beef cattle farming. A major villain in this story is the growing increase in production costs. However, few producers see that this cost increase is not temporary and, unlike the vast majority […]
Biogas is an economical and sustainable alternative in pig farming
Biogas is an economical and sustainable alternative in pig farming. A clean energy source, biogas uses organic waste. One of the main assets for biogas production is animal manure, such as pig manure, which makes it especially attractive for SC Production in the West of Santa Catarina (Photo: Angélica Luersen) There has never been so much investment in renewable energy sources. […]
Record exports and a recovering domestic market put upward pressure on pork prices
Record exports and a recovering domestic market put upward pressure on pork prices In the foreign market, possible embargoes should not impact the pace of meat shipments in general. Soybean exports can reach high volumes, which draws attention to the domestic market. When analyzing the current scenario of the pig market, it is clear that signs […]
Ceará: dairy farming accumulates growth of almost 63%
Dairy farming in Ceará managed to accumulate growth of almost 63% in production between 2015 and 2019, going from 489.3 million to 797.4 million liters per year, according to IBGE data. And it now has the possibility of advancing at a faster pace, considering the recent above-average rainfall; the consolidation of a […]
Today's calf is tomorrow's cow
Calf is like a child. Have you ever tried visiting a daycare? There are always children with a runny nose, fever, coughing, illness… On average, for 155 days a year, a child presents some of these symptoms. It is impressive how co-breeding is responsible for the transmission of diseases. Imagine what happens when calves are raised in humid environments, with excessive […]
Raphno: alternative to feed cattle during drought in the NZ summer
In the New Zealand dairy production system, efficiency and low cost are sought, through strategies that optimize the use of pasture and irrigation, which, working in harmony, guarantee constant pasture growth, leaving the producer less dependent and vulnerable. the use of supplements, which reduce the activity's profit margin. […]
Use of waste: composting.
Composting is another low-cost option. It is a biological digestion process, which can be aerobic (with the presence of oxygen), anaerobic (with the absence of oxygen) or mixed. The product humus is generated from the waste, an organic fertilizer of high agricultural and commercial value. Carried out by the aerobic process, composting is faster and […]
Use of waste: manure pits for storing cattle waste is a low-cost alternative
The intensification of dairy activity has brought with it the production of large quantities of waste which, due to the lack of treatment and adequate management, becomes a source of pollution for water sources, soil and the atmosphere. Environmental damage is incalculable and is increasingly highlighted in the media. This is not just an environmental problem, but […]
5 tips to improve early lactation performance and peak milk production
Start cows with a successful dry period. Research shows that nutrition and dry period management affect health and performance after birth. Therefore, evaluate your dry cow program if you are not satisfied with the performance of your dairy cows. The main objectives for dry cows include: maintaining intake […]