Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Calf care: Prevention of failure of transfer of passive immunity and 3 other major health threats. A content developed by Brigitte Trezzani.

In this episode, we explore the main health challenges calves face from birth to weaning.  It all starts with the prevention of failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI), a key factor for calf survival, growth, and long-term productivity. Ensuring a rapid intake of high-quality colostrum is essential to provide the antibodies calves need during their first hours of life. We then look at the main infectious threats that appear over time, including neonatal diarrhea caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites, post-neonatal parasitic infections after three weeks of age, and bovine respiratory disease before weaning. The article emphasizes practical prevention strategies such as hygiene, biosecurity, vaccination, proper housing, nutritional management, and early diagnostic testing, all essential to reducing morbidity and mortality while supporting optimal herd performance.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Global dairy production: Top 10 largest dairy farms in the world. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos.

This audio article explains how a cattle breeding calendar transforms reproductive biology into a practical management tool for both beef and dairy herds. It outlines key milestones such as defining the breeding season, calculating expected calving dates, scheduling pregnancy diagnosis, preparing for calving, and managing rebreeding decisions. By aligning gestation length, nutrition, health care, and labor planning, the breeding calendar helps farmers move from reactive to proactive herd management, improving pregnancy rates, shortening calving intervals, and increasing overall herd efficiency.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Top 10 countries shaping the global dairy industry: more than tons of milk. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos (Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB).

This episode explores the countries with the greatest influence on global dairy markets, highlighting how impact goes far beyond raw milk production. Ana Sofia Santos outlines four key drivers—production scale, export power, import demand, and trade specialization. From export giants like New Zealand and the Netherlands to demand powerhouses like China and Italy, it reveals how different roles contribute to global price formation, supply dynamics, and value chain integration. A must-listen for professionals seeking to understand the strategic forces shaping dairy market trends.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Global dairy production: Top 10 largest dairy farms in the world. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos.

This episode explores how scale, technology, and productivity are reshaping global dairy production. We examine the Top 10 largest dairy farms worldwide, focusing on annual raw milk output and the structural characteristics that define them. From China’s Mudanjiang Mega Dairy Farm to U.S.-based Fair Oaks Farms, listeners will discover how different regions leverage innovation, capital, and strategic farm management to achieve big milk yields. The discussion also highlights the role of automation, genetic selection, and environmental adaptation in driving efficiency—and explains why European farms, despite their strong performance, follow a fundamentally different production model.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Top 10 Beef Breeds Worldwide. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB.

Beef cattle breeding today is more strategic and data-driven than ever, integrating genetics, adaptability, and market relevance across production systems. In this episode, we explore the top ten beef breeds worldwide, detailing their origins, performance traits, and roles in breeding programs tailored to specific environments. From the marbling excellence of Angus to the tropical resilience of Nelore, each breed is assessed for its growth efficiency, carcass quality, and adaptability to climate and management conditions. This overview is essential for professionals aiming to optimize their herds for sustainability, profitability, and resilience in a changing global landscape.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is From farm data analytics to decisions: digital monitoring tools in modern cattle operations. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB.

In this episode, we explore how farm data analytics is reshaping modern cattle production by transforming raw sensor data into actionable, decision-ready insights. From monitoring fertility and reproductive efficiency to tracking milk yield, weight gain, and feed efficiency, digital tools such as wearable sensors, automated milking systems, rumen boluses, and vision-based technologies, enable continuous, objective herd evaluation. The article explains how structured data pipelines and advanced analytics — from descriptive dashboards to predictive and prescriptive models — convert large volumes of farm data into meaningful decision support. This enables earlier interventions, improved herd uniformity, more informed breeding and culling decisions, and enhanced sustainability. By integrating biological performance with precision management, producers can remain competitive while meeting growing economic, welfare, and environmental expectations.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Livestock health monitoring: point-of-care innovations transforming cattle practice. A content developed by Marcelo Leitão, Researcher at FeedInov CoLAB.

Point-of-care diagnostics are revolutionizing livestock health monitoring by providing fast, on-farm results that empower vets and farmers to make timely, informed decisions. From lateral flow tests and portable ultrasound to molecular platforms and emerging “lab-on-a-chip” systems, these tools are making disease detection more efficient and accessible. This episode explores how these innovations improve early diagnosis, support sustainable treatments, reduce costs, and enhance animal welfare—ultimately enabling a smarter, more responsive approach to cattle health management.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is How rotational grazing improves soil health and cattle productivity. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB.

In this episode, we explore how rotational grazing systems enhance both soil health and cattle productivity, particularly in Mediterranean and Southern European regions. Unlike continuous grazing, which often leads to soil compaction, overgrazing, and reduced forage, rotational systems allow pastures to rest and regenerate, promoting deeper roots, better water retention, and increased organic matter. We also delve into adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing—a more advanced, flexible approach that boosts biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and resilience to drought. The article outlines practical steps for successful implementation, highlighting how thoughtful design, monitoring, and adaptive management can lead to significantly higher and more stable livestock output per hectare.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Modelling the economics of reproductive efficiency. A content developed by Federico Randi, Ruminants Global Technical Manager at Ceva.

In this episode, we explore how systematic fertility programs can revolutionize reproductive efficiency in dairy herds. Based on a recent study by Wicaksono et al. (2024), the article compares traditional estrus-based insemination with proactive, hormone-based protocols such as FTAI, FTAI+ED, and ED+TAI. Using an advanced simulation model, the study demonstrates that systematic approaches significantly reduce calving intervals, enhance milk production, and ultimately increase farm profitability—even when considering higher costs for hormones and labor. Listeners will gain insights into the economic and biological mechanisms behind these improvements and why such programs may offer strategic value, particularly for farms with suboptimal estrus detection.

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Welcome to our new audio article from Ceva Sounds Ruminants. The topic of today is Precision Livestock Farming: Digital Tools Every Practitioner Should Know. A content developed by Ana Sofia Santos, Head of Research and Innovation at FeedInov CoLAB.

In this episode, we discuss how Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) is transforming livestock management through digital tools like sensors, cameras, and AI analytics. These technologies enable real-time monitoring of animal health and behavior, improving efficiency, early disease detection, and sustainability. PLF is essential for enhancing animal welfare and  farm sustainability in today’s data-driven agriculture.

The key to success with PLF lies in integrating these tools into daily operations. Skilled practitioners must interpret the data to make informed decisions that optimize health, feeding, and reproduction processes, ensuring that technology supports better farming practices.

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