‘Broiler breeders require full attention. Two sexes with completely different requirements is like managing two different species in one flock.’   Poultry meat is the most important animal protein source in the human diet. As... More

“WE ARE VERY REACTIVE WHEN IT COMES TO CALF MANAGEMENT - BUT NEVER PROACTIVE - AND SO WE NEVER GET ANYWHERE” Mike van Amburgh A reactive approach to calf rearing should and can be changed by any dairy farmer, manager or advise... More

Fertility is a management issue. It’s not just a matter of doing such and such or giving the cows such and such. Good fertility results from processes such as dry period, calving, lactation, heat observation and insemination. ... More

As a pig farmer your goal is to get the maximum number of healthy piglets, while balancing your own wishes with animal welfare and developments in society. But how? First of all by observing your sows well, and by acting before... More