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Goat Farming in Israel: modern and traditional farming side by side Langer Ofier The Israeli Dairy School Since Bible times, goats have been very common in Israel. They moved from one area to another throughout the year. Goats were a vital source of milk, meat, and fabric. A large flock of sheep and goats was considered a sign of wealth. Goat farming in Israel reflects both modern and traditional farming…

Forage Management: The Foundation of High Milk Production Practical strategies for dairy feed companies, nutrition teams, and herd managers Forage management is the structured planning, harvesting, testing, and processing of forage crops to maximize rumen stability, digestibility, and energy availability for dairy cattle. For dairy feed companies and technical advisors, forage quality is the biggest hidden variable behind ration performance. When forage quality shifts between batches — or between seasons…

Seven main principles in Dairy Herd Management  An overview of the key Herd Management principles for Dairy Farmers Dairy Herd Management is the strategic practice of managing herd health, nutrition, reproduction, cow comfort, and milk production to achieve stable, long term farm performance. It combines daily farm routines with planning, data based decisions, and proper use of technology. This article explains the key principles of dairy herd management that help…

Cow Cooling, the Dairy Farming system we use in Israel, keeps your cows cool throughout the summer, making sure you have happy, healthy, and fertile cattle. As with humans, cows need a specific temperature to be at peak health. The temperature becomes too high on dairy farms, causing female cows to lose milk production and fertility. The human body uses homeostasis to maintain its temperature. We may jump in the…

Newborn calf care of fresh cows Caring for a newborn calf and her mother are critical to the success and survival of both the mother and the calf.  When a cow is ready to give birth, it’s essential that someone be there to keep watch, checking on her often to monitor the progress and ensure everything is going well.  At times the cow or heifer may have complications during pregnancy,…

Dairy Farmer, the success keys for the next generation Running a small dairy farm is a difficult career choice, and owning one can be a risky business.  It’s not a mystery as to why.  The long hours, the intense labor, and the small profit margins are driving the next generation farmer away. Increasingly, next-generation farmers are leaving the fields for other professions, hoping to find a better option than farming….

Calf Health and Colostrum Management The Importance of Colostrum for Calf Health One of the most critical factors for calf health occurs in the first hours after birth: colostrum intake. Colostrum is the first milk a female mammal produces after birth. It is higher in nutrients, protein, and antibodies than regular milk. When a calf is born, it does not have any disease protection inherited from the mother; it must…

Advanced Dairy Herd Management Technologies One of the key reasons Israel’s dairy industry stands apart is its use of advanced dairy farming technologies. Advanced Dairy Herd Management technological advancements have become essential to the dairy industry worldwide, and Israeli companies are some of the global leaders in producing new technologies. This refined technology helps dairy farmers, both in Israel and elsewhere, to improve their cows’ and goats’ health, manage farms…

Advantages of Parlor Milking System The modern dairy Parlor Milking System has vastly improved the strenuous milking activity. There is an undeniable intimacy to growing up on a small dairy farm when you are a child. The entire farm was our playground, there was no Parlor Milking System, the animals our friends, and our imaginations would run wild. When a child looks at a small farm, it may appear to…

Dairy farming in Israel: 100 Years of Innovation Israeli is a global leader in the dairy industry, dairy farming in Israel is a central part of Israel’s agriculture throughout the nation’s history. The success of dairy farming in Israel is due to the hard work and innovation of dairy farmers, who have achieved impressive milestones in improving milk production and optimizing cow and sheep breeds. In recent years, technological advancements…