NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2024 95 One of the leaders in intelligent nutrition, Novus shared insights on the best management practices and nutritional interventions to support local dairy farmers during the Australian Association of Ruminant Nutrition (AARN) 2024 Annual Conference on 22-23 October in Victoria, Australia. “AARN is the national professional association providing education, training, professional development, mentoring, networking opportunities and representation to industry bodies for ruminant nutritionists in Australia,” says Andrew Schmetzer, Novus Sales Manager for Australia. “Novus is excited to share our intelligent nutrition solutions with producers, nutritionists and the industry so that together we can help cows meet their full potential through unique products and services that are Made of More™.” Sarah Stocks, Ph.D., Novus Technical Services Manager, kicked off the two-day meeting with her presentation titled Milk Fat Depression, Mechanisms, Challenges and Possible Solutions. “The industry has made a ton of genetic progress driving component yield potential. Nutrition is catching up, but we still have a way to go to discover our maximum milk fat yield response,” she explains. The talk will focus on the biohydrogenation theory of milk fat depression, explaining how fiber, fat, and starch in the diet interact with and impact rumen function, thereby affecting milk fat production. Novus claims that this is particularly relevant for dairy farmers in southern Australia whose cows are raised in pasture-based grazing production systems and receive supplemental grain at milking. Read more>> A company that specializes in animal health and nutrition products, BioZyme® partnered with the historic Four Sixes Ranch™ to create research-proven and ranch-tested beef cattle nutritional supplements under the VitaFerm® brand. The Four Sixes x VitaFerm collaboration is an important one that brings to market supplements that are powered by VitaFerm’s 75 years of cattle nutrition research and rigorously tested by the Four Sixes Ranch, according to the announcement. The products combine the best of both brands’ expertise to provide comprehensive nutritional solutions designed to enhance the health and productivity of resilient commercial cattle herds. As its flagship product, the collaboration reportedly has first launched a Legendary Nutrition Protein Tub that features: • AO-Biotics® Amaferm®, a prebiotic research-proven to enhance digestibility • Industry-leading organic copper and zinc that deliver real-world results • 20% natural protein to help overcome deficiencies in the diet “The collaboration makes perfect sense for cattle producers across the country and for the two companies, who have been doing business together for a long time. We are so pleased to partner with the Sixes on the Legendary Nutrition line,” says John Tucker, BioZyme Large Beef Accounts Manager. “With industry-leading organic trace minerals, 20% protein, and Amaferm, the tub is a great and convenient option for operations of all sizes.” Read more>> Novus to share tips on milk fat depression BioZyme introduces new product line for beef cattle under VitaFerm brand
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