Ceva Ruminants

11/09/2025

Did you know that temperature and humidity directly affect cattle feed intake?

When conditions move outside the comfort zone, animals adjust their feeding behavior in ways that can seriously impact productivity:

- Heat and humidity can reduce feed intake by up to 30%
- Cold stress increases energy demand and feed consumption
- Both extremes compromise welfare, health and productivity

👉 Discover strategies to support cattle under changing climates: http://bit.ly/46r6VKW
🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast version! https://spti.fi/1koUSC4

09/09/2025

The July 2025 edition of our Milk Market Outlook is here!

Global milk collection is back to growth, up +1.7% year-on-year in June. The US recorded its fastest expansion since 2020 with record cheese exports, while New Zealand posted its strongest increase since 2017. In contrast, EU milk collection stagnated, and in China, demand remains subdued, adding uncertainty to the global dairy market.

👉 Read the full update: http://bit.ly/3Ih0xg9

04/09/2025

🐄 What happens when a part of the herd is dewormed?

In this episode of our beprecise on farm discussions series, we visit a dairy farm where only some cows are dewormed based on farmer´s experience. We will see how this best practice can be improved to achieve even more precise and sustainable parasite control.

▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEF77oxFfoY

02/09/2025

Did you know that music doesn’t only benefit people, but also dairy cows?

Scientific studies have shown that soft melodies, such as classical music, can:

- Reduce stress in cows
- Stimulate oxytocin release (essential for milk production)
- Improve behavior and overall welfare
- Enrich environment

But not all tunes are suitable—the key is slow-paced, harmonious music played at a moderate volume.

👉 Read the full update: http://bit.ly/3HFq5mZ
🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the new audio version: https://spti.fi/yg6kq7m

28/08/2025

Rising temperatures put dairy cows at risk of heat stress — a challenge that directly impacts their health and milk production.

From shade and cooling systems to real-time monitoring and smarter nutrition, there are effective ways to keep herds comfortable and productive.

Healthier cows = sustainable dairy farms.

👉 Read more here: http://bit.ly/4p3SYKv

26/08/2025

Infertility isn’t just a reproductive issue — it impacts your entire farm.

Implementing proper fertility management strategies can lead to:

Higher conception rates
Reduced time
Improved farm sustainability

Get the full information here: http://bit.ly/3UqwR2t

19/08/2025

When temperatures rise, cattle need extra care.
Heat stress can seriously affect the health and welfare of dairy cows, leading to reduced milk production.

From shade and ventilation to cooling systems, fresh water, and smart nutrition, small changes can make a big difference.

Combine the right strategies and keep your cattle healthy, comfortable and productive all summer long.

Click to learn more and discover how you to beat the heat this season: http://bit.ly/3Up8en1

12/08/2025

What happens when cows are rarely dewormed? 🐄

In this episode, we visit a dairy farm that barely uses dewormers and explore how targeted selective treatment can improve parasite control, herd health, and productivity!

▶️ Watch the full episode to learn more!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anMT_wcEvT0

07/08/2025

💧 On cattle farms, water is much more than hydration — it directly affects health, welfare, and productivity.

In high-temperature environments, animals may require more than 80 liters of water per day to maintain optimal feed intake, hydration and growth.

In our latest blog, Dr. Ana Sofia Santos (FeedInov CoLAB) explains why water is crucial in both pasture and feedlot systems, how to audit its quality and access, and the key warning signs every practitioner should watch for.

Read the article 👉 http://bit.ly/4fhPDmh
Prefer to listen? It’s also available as a podcast! https://sptfy.es/ie

Whether on pasture or in confinement, water availability holds the key to cattle health, unlocking productive potential and optimizing returns.

05/08/2025

In Europe, prices are unusually high for the season, driven by tight supply and growing demand from North Africa. In Brazil, prices are slowly increasing and exports keep growing thanks to strong international appetite. Meanwhile, China’s recovery is slow, and U.S. prices continue to climb amid limited cattle availability.

👉 Explore the full analysis on our web: http://bit.ly/40zwW7O

Here are the latest updates of our Cattle Market Outlook, where we explore the latest trends and prices in the beef cattle markets all over the world.

01/08/2025

Infertility in your dairy herd? It might be Q fever.

Often overlooked in cattle, Q fever isn’t just about abortion outbreaks. A new international study reveals that Coxiella burnetii may be silently affecting fertility causing premature delivery, stillbirth, metritis or retained placenta.
With a 42% prevalence across tested dairy herds, it is a potential hidden threat to your farm’s reproductive performance.

👉 Explore the full study and key takeaways on our blog: http://bit.ly/3IOdAWr
🎧 Prefer to listen? Stream the podcast version: https://sptfy.es/i9

Q fever is linked to infertility in dairy cows. Analysis shows the involvement of Coxiella burnetii is equal in herds with major reproductive disorders

29/07/2025

Is deworming 100% of cows really the best approach?

In this new episode, we visit a dairy farm where all cows are routinely dewormed—and explore how switching to targeted selective treatment can improve both productivity and sustainability.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why deworming all cows may not be the best strategy
✔️ How to implement selective strategies on your farm
✔️ The long-term benefits of smarter worm control

▶️ Watch the full episode to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmuxIQR8Z7s