Tips for reducing stress when weaning calves
When you consider the long history of the beef sector, stress is a relatively new issue being examined and discussed by those in the...
A better feed efficiency will drive sustainability
Wasting nutrients is a waste of money. But feed losses also have a direct effect on animal health and performance and makes the diet...
Improving fibre digestibility to unlock 3 Es in dairy production: EFFICIENCY,...
Researchers at Ohio State University found that dietary changes can boost the amount of milk cows produce during the lactation period. Changing elements in...
Milk profit: It can always be better
Even though global demand for milk is rising, along with a positive outlook for global milk prices, the margins for dairy farmers remain tight....
Enhancing early lactation in cows through plant extracts
Milk production can be improved by promoting the “glucose sparing” effect and limiting gluconeogenesis inhibition. We started with the hypothesis that lower insulin levels...
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 successful lactation is a matter of preparation!
Feed supplements that combine health-promoting ingredients can improve the general health status of a cow. An improved health status in relation to a well-managed...
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...
How do endotoxins and rumen health influence cow performance?
In which cases can LPS (endotoxins) cause inflammation and contribute to different metabolic conditions and diseases, affecting animal performance? Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA) is linked...
Protected extracts from plant and seaweed to secure & boost milk...
Recently, a new technology was introduced to modulate the rumen microflora and support milk production during the full production of dairy cows and maximize...