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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 diagnosis essential. In this episode, we explore how to recognize subtle clinical signs, the role of veterinary examinations and lung ultrasonography, and the different sampling techniques used to identify respiratory pathogens. We also discuss how to interpret laboratory results, including PCR, bacterial culture, and serology, and why combining diagnostic findings with herd management and risk factor assessments is crucial. Discover practical insights to improve treatment decisions, prevent disease recurrence, and protect calf health and productivity.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 improve the beef value of surplus calves while enhancing sustainability, profitability, and animal welfare. Discover how beef-on-dairy breeding strategies, sex-sorted semen, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer can accelerate genetic progress and optimize the use of reproductive resources. We also examine the growing potential of in vitro embryo production (IVF), its advantages for genetic improvement, and the challenges associated with pregnancy loss. Learn why integrating dairy and beef breeding decisions is becoming essential for building more efficient, resilient, and sustainable cattle production systems.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 systems. In this episode, we explore how cattle can make use of forage resources in areas unsuitable for conventional crop production while supporting soil health and pasture productivity. Discover the importance of balancing grazing pressure with vegetation recovery and learn how strategies such as rotational grazing, mob grazing, and silvopasture can help farmers optimise land use, protect natural resources, and maintain long-term productivity.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 recent European data, the article examines how production costs and milk revenues have evolved, identifies major cost drivers such as feed, fodder, energy and depreciation, and highlights the importance of monitoring cost coverage. It also explains how better feed efficiency, resource management, animal health and productive longevity can help farmers control costs while reducing environmental impacts, showing how profitability and sustainability can work together to strengthen the resilience of dairy production.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 beef cattle production. Discover how better pregnancy rates, shorter calving intervals, increased productive longevity, and technologies such as fixed-time artificial insemination, resynchronisation, early pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer can help herds produce more with the resources already available. We also look at the important role veterinarians and farmers play in designing effective fertility programs that combine reproductive performance, profitability and environmental efficiency, making reproductive management a practical tool for more sustainable cattle production.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 learn how understanding the flight zone and point of balance can help handlers guide cattle with minimal pressure and how well-designed alleys, gates and waiting areas can support natural movement while improving animal and handler safety. We also cover practical considerations such as adequate space, non-slip flooring, clear pathways, fewer visual distractions, quiet gate operation, access to water during longer waiting periods and regular facility maintenance. Together, these principles provide a practical foundation for low-stress cattle handling and safer, more efficient routine management.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 five key areas for protecting calves: ensuring successful transfer of passive immunity through proper colostrum management, reducing pathogen pressure with vaccination and biosecurity, minimizing stress during high-risk periods, providing clean and well-ventilated housing, and supporting immunity through balanced nutrition. It also highlights the importance of increased surveillance and early detection, helping farmers and veterinarians identify respiratory disease sooner, intervene effectively, and protect calf health and lung function.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 the main factors shaping the market, including milk supply, weather conditions, animal health, regulatory developments and input costs. This content also examines the outlook for the remainder of 2026, with prices expected to remain relatively stable or increase slightly. Finally, we explore how efficient production practices, optimised feed and forage use, and balanced management of external inputs can help strengthen the resilience and long-term sustainability of European dairy farms.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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 sustainability. In this episode, we explain the crucial role of persistently infected (PI) animals in maintaining the disease within herds and why preventing the birth of new PI calves is essential for successful BVD control. Through practical examples from both year-round and seasonal calving systems, we highlight why only a vaccine providing 100% foetal protection can effectively interrupt virus transmission and support long-term eradication efforts.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.

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, productivity, and overall flock performance. In this episode, we explore the principles of integrated ectoparasite control, from accurate parasite identification and understanding seasonal epidemiology to implementing effective flock management practices, including quarantine, housing hygiene, pasture management, and routine monitoring. We also review the main treatment options available, discussing the benefits and limitations of different antiparasitic drug classes, the importance of preserving efficacy by reducing resistance, and how targeted interventions can improve long-term parasite control.To learn more about ruminants, visit ruminants.ceva.pro.