Ceva Ruminants

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

27/07/2025

The new edition of our Milk Market Outlook is here!

Global milk supply continued to rise in May, with strong year-on-year growth from the US, Argentina, New Zealand, and Belarus. While butter prices remain firm in Oceania and Europe, they are now recovering in the US. Powder prices are adjusting, with a rebound in the U.S. and declines in Europe and Oceania.

👉 Check the full report here: http://bit.ly/419mRP1

In this market outlook from june, we explore the key trends on milk prices across the world. Take a deep look of our analysis now.

24/07/2025

Which forages are best for your herd? From alfalfa to corn silage and ryegrass, this article explores the six most widely used forages in cattle feed. Discover their nutritional benefits and how each fits different production systems and climates.

Did you know that the way forage is preserved can significantly affect palatability, nutrient retention and feed costs?

📖 Read the full update: https://bit.ly/44GqGO3
🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the new audio version: https://sptfy.es/hz

Among the six most widely used forages, conservation practices vary depending on plant characteristics, climate, and production goals.

22/07/2025

Infertility in cattle, sheep, and goats often go unnoticed until productivity drops. From nutrition to disease, multiple factors can silently affect fertility.

Do you want to understand the root causes and learn how to improve reproductive performance in your farm?

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

17/07/2025

On July 4, we officially inaugurated our new headquarters in France — a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and global growth.

This unique circular building spans 11,000 m² and brings together 450 employees under one roof, centralizing our key strategic functions. Co-designed with employees, it champions accessibility, biodiversity, and low-carbon operations.
With more than 7,000 employees across 47 countries this new HQ strengthens European presence and sets a new benchmark for sustainable infrastructure in animal health industry.
👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Uji4GS

16/07/2025

With the arrival of spring, Culicoides midge activity has resumed after winter, marking a key moment in BTV-3 surveillance.

First detected in the Netherlands in 2023, this disease continues to spread across Europe. So far in 2025, new outbreaks have been reported in countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Past experience shows that June figures often underestimate the risks we may face later in summer or autumn. This is why ongoing vigilance and vaccination remain key to controlling its spread.

📖 Read the full update: https://bit.ly/4lLL0TG
🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the new audio version: https://sptfy.es/hn

Stay updated on the spread of BTV-3 disease (Bluetongue virus serotype 3) across Europe and understand the role of vaccination in controlling outbreaks.

11/07/2025

🦟 After the first confirmed cases in 2022, experts continue to monitor the situation closely every year. As temperatures rose in spring, Culicoides activity gradually resumed, bringing EHD back into the spotlight for cattle health professionals.

Do you want to know the current status in the main European countries?

👉 Read the full update: http://bit.ly/3TufjlN
🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the new audio version: https://sptfy.es/hh

EHD-8 incidence drops in Europe as Culicoides vectors resume activity. Despite fewer cases, low vaccination rates suggest renewed outbreaks likely.

09/07/2025

Beef prices continue to rise globally, as the market becomes tighter. In Europe, values remain unexpectedly high for this time of year, while China is slowly improving and imports drop. Brazil’s exports are growing thanks to strong international demand, and U.S. prices are rising fast due to reduced slaughter and supply constraints.

These trends reflect ongoing changes in global production and trade, key indicators to watch in the coming months.

👉 Explore the full analysis on our web: http://bit.ly/4lKHlpb

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.