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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is BRD diagnosis in calves: how to detect diseased calves and identify the pathogens involved? A content developed by Brigitte Trezzani, Ruminants Global Technical Manager. Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) remains one of the most significant health challenges in calf rearing, making early detection and accurate diagnos...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is How to get more beef out of dairy? The role of advanced reproductive technologies to improve the sustainability of cattle farms. A content developed by Pat Lonergan, Professor of Animal Reproduction at University College Dublin. In this episode, we explore how advanced reproductive technologies can help dairy farms...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Grazing on Marginal Lands: How to Turn Less-Favoured Pastures into Productive Cattle Systems. A content developed by João Pedro Nascimento, Researcher at FeedInov CoLab. Marginal lands present unique challenges for agriculture, but with the right grazing management, they can become productive and sustainable cattle...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Milk costs: exploring the economics of producing one litre of cow milk. A content developed by João Pedro Nascimento, Researcher at FeedInov CoLab. In this episode, we explore the key factors behind the cost of producing milk and why understanding them is essential for efficient dairy farm management. Drawing on rec...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is “Can Better Fertility Reduce Livestock Greenhouse Gas Emissions?" A content developed by Pietro Sampaio Baruselli, Laís Ângelo de Abreu, Federico Randi and Vanessa Romário de Paula. In this episode, we explore how improving reproductive efficiency can help reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity in dairy and b...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Low Stress Cattle Handling: Designing Facilities For Calm And Efficient Cow Flow. A content developed by Cláudia Costa, Researcher at FeedInov CoLAB. In this episode, we explore how facility design, cattle behaviour and good stockmanship work together to support calm, predictable and efficient cow flow. You will lea...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Calf Respiratory Disease: 5 Strategies for Prevention. A content developed by Brigitte Trezzani, Ruminants Global Technical Manager. Calf respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most significant health challenges in young cattle, but effective prevention can dramatically reduce its impact. This episode explores...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is European Milk Prices in 2026: Trends, Outlook and Key Drivers. A content developed by João Pedro Nascimento, researcher at FeedInov CoLab. In this episode, we explore how European milk prices evolved between 2023 and the first half of 2026, following the high levels recorded in late 2024 and early 2025. We look at t...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Bovine Viral Diarrhoea: Why a 100% Foetal Protection Vaccine Matters. A content developed by Philippe Gisbert (Ruminants Global Technical Manager). Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) remains one of the most important infectious diseases affecting cattle, with major consequences for herd health, reproduction, and farm sust...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Control Strategies for External Parasites in Sheep and Goats. A content developed by Philippe Gisbert, Ruminants Global Technical Manager. External parasites such as lice, mites, ticks, and myiasis-causing flies continue to pose significant challenges to sheep and goat production, affecting animal welfare, productiv...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Cattle feed formulation: a guide to efficient beef cattle nutrition. A content developed by Ana Raquel Rodrigues, researcher at FeedInov CoLab. This episode explores how modern cattle feed formulation has evolved beyond simply balancing nutrients to become a comprehensive strategy that supports animal health, rumen...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is The Rise of Vector-Borne Diseases in Europe: A Warning Sign for Animal Health for the Past 20 Years. A content developed by Philippe Gisbert, Ruminants Global Technical Manager. Over the past two decades, vector-borne diseases have become an increasing challenge for livestock production across Europe. In this episod...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Shade for Cattle: Cooling Strategies for Pasture-Based Herds. A content developed by Myriam Taghouti, Researcher FeedInov CoLAB. As temperatures continue to rise, effective heat-stress management is becoming increasingly important for pasture-based cattle systems. In this episode, we explore how veterinarians and fa...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Dairy Cow Nutrition: Requirements for a Healthy Animal. A content developed by Ana Raquel Rodrigues, Researcher at FeedInov CoLab. In this episode, we explore how dairy cow nutrition must adapt across the production cycle to support health, productivity, fertility, welfare, and sustainability. The article explains t...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Cattle Water Consumption: Water Distribution in Rotational Grazing Systems. A content developed by Eva Fronteira, Researcher at FeedInov CoLab. Water management plays a crucial role in the success of rotational grazing systems, influencing cattle performance, pasture utilization, animal welfare, and overall grazing...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Water for dairy cows: why quality, access and management matter. A content developed by Cláudia Costa, Researcher at FeedInov Colab. In this episode, we explore why water should be considered a strategic nutrient in dairy production, not just a basic requirement. The article explains how water influences feed intake...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is BCS Cattle Guide: Mastering Body Condition Scoring for Your Herd. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB. In this episode, we explore how Body Condition Scoring (BCS) has become one of the most valuable and practical tools in modern cattle management. It explains h...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Azores Milk Production: Insights into a Unique Milk Industry. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos (Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB). In this episode, we explore how the Azores has developed one of Europe’s most distinctive pasture-based dairy systems. Thanks to its volcanic soils, mild Atlantic...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Break the pain: improving calf health and performance. A content developed by Brigitte Trezzani, Ruminants Global Technical Manager. In this episode, we explore why recognizing pain in calves is essential for improving welfare, health, and long-term performance. Calf pain can be difficult to detect, as signs are oft...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Understanding beef production costs: beyond the numbers. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB. In this episode, we explore how beef production costs go far beyond simple calculations, emphasizing the importance of biological efficiency as the true driver of profi...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is 10 Essential Metrics for Farm Financial Management: Turning Cattle Farms into Efficient, Profitable Businesses. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos (Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB). In this episode, we explore the key financial indicators that help transform cattle farming into a more strategi...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Cow feed: what is total mixed ration (TMR) for dairy cows? A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB. In this episode, we explore the concept of Total Mixed Ration (TMR), a widely adopted feeding strategy in dairy systems that ensures cows receive a balanced diet in e...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Pasture Management Calendar: Month-by-Month Guide. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB. In this article, we explore how a structured pasture management calendar can help livestock producers align grazing practices with the natural growth cycles of forage plants....

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is The hidden powers of the elixir of sleep: non-reproductive usages of melatonin supplementation for flock productivity and animal wellbeing. A content developed by Jose-Alfonso Abecia, Professor of Animal Production at the Department of Animal Production and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the U...

Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Why livestock farming continues to be vital to economy and society: updated Policy & Vision Perspective. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB. In this episode, we explore why livestock farming remains a cornerstone of sustainable food systems and rural econom...