Ensuring an optimal weaning transition: Activate gut immunity and positively influence...
The weaning transition is a major challenge in calf management. With a proper plan for nutrition (milk and solid feed), producers can help support...
Experts share knowledge on ruminant diet formulation at Lallemand’s event
Two internationally renowned experts shared their knowledge on ruminant diet formulation as part of the Meet The Expert webinar series hosted by Lallemand Animal...
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...
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...
Using plant-based products to improve ruminants’ performance
There is a significant economic advantage to monitor feed efficiency. It allows farmers to regularly adjust the nutrition of the herd in order to...
Overcoming heat stress: Strategies for hoof health in dairy cows
Healthy cows perform better. Better performance can lead to greater production and profitability. Two things are vital when it comes to optimal rumen health:...
Heat stress: Measures to cope with rising temperatures and humidity
Heat stress has been a major herd management challenge for dairy farmers over many years, presenting severe production and welfare demands in the face...
Ensuring calves immunity, role of gut maturation and nutrition
During the first month of life, baby calves will experience lot of changes in addition to extensive immunity and gut maturation. Moreover, it is...
Toxin management for dairy cows: Is it really that important?
Mycotoxins pose a risk to humans and animals. Yet they are practically unavoidable in feed rations. With the right toxin management, you can protect...
Choline today, euros tomorrow And possibly for generations to come
For expectant moms, studies show that higher prenatal choline intake during gestation was suggestive of improved infant cognitive function1. The same is true for...