The period around calving is one of the most demanding times in a dairy cow's production cycle. It's 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 beginning of lactation? As colostrum and milk production begins, the body […]
Will milk procurement prices finally stabilize? Statistics Poland (GUS) data for June 2026 shows that the downward trend is still ongoing. National average: PLN 1.74/L. The average purchase price of cow's milk in Poland in June 2026 was PLN 1.74/L (PLN 174.09/hl, excluding VAT)—0.6 groszy less than in May.
Milk prices in Poland – June 2026 Dowiedz się więcej »
An animal that "talks" all the time. A cow can't tell you that something is wrong with it, but contrary to popular belief, this doesn't mean it doesn't communicate anything. An experienced farmer or veterinarian can often detect the first signs of a health problem based on the animal's posture and behavior—before symptoms measurable with a thermometer or visible to everyone from a distance appear.
Cow Body Language: What the Animal Wants to Tell You Before It Hurts Dowiedz się więcej »
Pasture brings more than just benefits. Grazing offers many benefits – exercise, a natural diet, and animal welfare. But it's also an environment where cows' skin and hooves are exposed to factors less common in a barn: uneven ground, vegetation, moisture, insects, and contact with fences. The result is minor wounds, abrasions, and skin irritations, which –
Skin and hooves in summer: what to look out for during the grazing season Dowiedz się więcej »
The milking parlor as a critical place for herd health. Many farmers associate biosecurity primarily with restricting vehicle access to the farm or using disinfection mats at the barn entrance. These are important elements, but one of the most significant risk points lies much closer to home – in the milking parlor itself, in the equipment that comes into daily contact with the udder of every cow in the herd.
A cow is not just a "milking machine." A dairy cow is an animal that farmers spend time with every day, but even after years of work in the barn, it can still surprise. Below are ten facts that show how interesting and complex a cow is—not only from the perspective of milk production, but also behavior and physiology. 1. Cows have
10 Surprising Facts About Dairy Cows You Should Know Dowiedz się więcej »
Mastitis, a condition that isn't talked about enough. Most conversations about mastitis focus on lactating cows. However, there's a form of the disease that farmers often overlook because it affects animals that "no one milks"—heifers before their first calving and cows during the dry period. This is summer mastitis, also known as summer mastitis.
Summer mastitis – a forgotten but still present threat Dowiedz się więcej »
Summer is a time of intense work on the farm – high temperatures, more frequent skin problems in animals, and greater pressure on hygiene in the barn and milking parlor. In response to these challenges, we are expanding our offerings with several products that will simplify daily herd care. Below is a brief overview of the new products available in July 2026. Alu Spray – protective spray with aluminum
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The latest data shows that May purchase prices of cow's milk in Poland continue the downward trend that has been ongoing since January 2026. The national average is PLN 1.80/liter (PLN 180.42/hl) - a decrease of 1.2% compared to April and as much as 20.0% below the level in May 2025 (PLN 2.26/liter). On an annual basis, this means a difference of PLN 0.45 per
May 2026 brought another monthly drop in the average EU raw milk price. Data from the Milk Market Observatory indicate a price of €42.53/100 kg for the EU-27 (excluding Great Britain) - 0.61 TP3T less than in April 2026 and as much as 19.71 TP3T below May 2025. In absolute terms, this means a drop of €10.46/100 kg compared to
