Heat stress management: The importance of beef cattle nutrition
In dairy cows, the impact of heat stress can be easily measured, in particular through reduced milk production. Although there is less visibility, fattening...
Understanding heat stress in dairy to alleviate it
Heat stress (HS) is caused by several weather factors: temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, air movement, and precipitation. Due to climate change and the...
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...
3 ways to increase milk production while reducing your carbon footprint
Can we reduce the carbon footprint of milk while also improving our production and profitability? With proven tools, the answer to that question is...
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...
