Dairy cow transition challenges: Holistic solution approach
The transition period in dairy cows is a critical phase in their production cycle; cows experience several physiological, metabolic, and environmental changes. Ultimately, the...
Role of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in livestock farming
The integration of AI and digital technologies in livestock farming is just the beginning of a larger transformation. Future developments will likely focus on...
Phytogenics: Natural additives to improve performance in dairy
Meeting consumers' expectations for sustainable agriculture while providing animal-derived products, such as milk, to feed the growing global population has become a new challenge...
Copper in ruminants: From essential to toxic
Copper (Cu) bioavailability for ruminants is mainly determined by sulfur, molybdenum and iron levels in the diet. Thus, complete forage analyses are essential to...
A natural antioxidant alternative to Vitamin E
Carefully selected polyphenols can meet an animal's antioxidant demands, which are currently provided by vitamin E as well as additional polyphenols that further support...
pHix-up app, a new tool for rumen acidity management
France-based TIMAB Magnesium has launched pHix-up app, a new digital tool for rumen acidity management. The app helps calculating the required dosage of pHix-up...
Methionine analogs in ruminants: Data-driven insights
Isopropyl ester of the hydroxy analog of methionine (HMBi) stands out as the only reliable way to fulfill Met requirements in ruminant diets to...
Choline: A required nutrient for transition dairy cows
Substantial progress has been made on our understanding of choline as a nutrient for dairy cows. The introduction of rumen-protected products containing choline chloride...
New Study: Water supplemented with Rumin8 reduces methane by 81%
According to a study by the University of New England (UNE), methane yield was slashed by 81 percent in grazing cattle with access to...
How can probiotic yeast help maintain dairy cow performance during periods...
Nutritional strategies to preserve dairy performance under heat stress should focus on supporting nutrient utilization by optimizing diet digestion, while preserving rumen function. In this context, the rumen specific yeast
S. cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 — demonstrated to improve both nutrient digestion and rumen efficiency — has been shown to effectively alleviate the toll of heat stress on dairy production and improve rumination behavior.
