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Hoof care - a complete care system from bathing to horn regeneration

Healthy hooves are the foundation of a cow's mobility, comfort, and productivity. Hoof problems are among the most common causes of lameness, which in turn translates directly into decreased milk production and poorer animal welfare. Why is it worth implementing a regular hoof care program? Hooves are exposed to constant contact with moisture, manure, and environmental factors that promote the growth of […]

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Gels for udder care and protection - Capsigel, Ecogel, Mintgel

Udder health is one of the key elements determining the performance and comfort of a dairy cow. Proper care doesn't end with milking itself – supporting the udder after milking and in situations of increased stress is equally important. Three different needs, three dedicated formulas. Ruminta offers three gels for udder care and protection, each one addressing

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FlyStop - effective fight against flying insects in livestock buildings

Flies and mosquitoes in a barn or pigsty are a problem that's easy to ignore—but one that actually impacts animal comfort, staff working conditions, and the hygiene of the entire facility. Why is it worth controlling the population of flying insects in livestock buildings? Flying insects not only bother animals, but can also contribute to the spread of pathogens and worsen overall living conditions.

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Rumistress Stop - How to Help Dairy Cows Survive Heat Stress

High summer temperatures aren't just uncomfortable for animals—they're a real factor that can reduce milk yield, impair fertility, and weaken the overall condition of the herd. Heat stress is one of the most underestimated challenges in dairy farming. What happens to a cow during heat stress? High temperatures cause a cow to reduce feed intake and alter its feeding behavior.

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Calcishot – supporting calcium metabolism in dairy cows after calving

Calcium is one of the minerals that can determine how smoothly a cow enters a new lactation. Calcium deficiency in the first days after calving is one of the most common problems farmers face. When does calcium demand increase the most? With the onset of colostrum and milk production, calcium demand increases dramatically.

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Phosphoshot - support for the phosphorus and calcium metabolism in the period around calving

The period around calving is one of the most demanding times in a dairy cow's production cycle. This is when the demand for phosphorus and calcium increases dramatically, and deficiencies in these nutrients can translate into health problems and a poor start to lactation. Why are phosphorus and calcium so important at the start of lactation? As colostrum and milk production begins, the body

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Cow Body Language: What the Animal Wants to Tell You Before It Hurts

An animal that "talks all the time" A cow can't tell you something's wrong, but contrary to popular belief, that doesn't mean it's not communicating anything. An experienced farmer or veterinarian can often spot the first signs of a health problem based on the animal's posture and behavior—before symptoms measurable with a thermometer or visible to anyone from a distance appear.

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Skin and Hoofs in Summer: What to Look for During the Grazing Season

Pasture brings more than just benefits. Grazing brings many benefits – exercise, a natural diet, and animal welfare. But it's also an environment where cows' skin and hooves are exposed to factors that are less common in a barn: uneven ground, vegetation, moisture, insects, and contact with fences. The result is minor wounds, abrasions, and skin irritations that –

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Biosecurity in the milking parlor: why disinfecting milking equipment is not a formality?

The milking parlor as a critical place for herd health. Many farmers associate biosecurity primarily with restricting vehicle access to the farm or disinfection mats at the barn entrance. These are important elements, but one of the most important risk points lies much closer – in the milking parlor itself, in the equipment that comes into daily contact with the udder of every cow in the herd.

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