ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 63 About Alizé Philouze Alizé Philouze holds an engineering degree in ruminant production from ESA in Angers (France) and has several years' experience in ruminant nutrition and breeding. She is currently a ruminant nutritionist at TECHNA, where she combines scientific research and practical applications to support ruminant feed manufacturers in France and abroad. About Jamie-Leigh Douglas With a doctorate in ruminant nutrition from Aberystwyth University, Wales, Douglas has over 10 years expertise in the field. She works closely with feed mills and nutritionists focusing on developing tailored solutions that address balancing zootechnical and environmental performance, animal welfare, economical profitability in the ruminant sector. ficiency thanks to the various data they can provide instantaneously (feed intake, rumination and milk production). CONCLUSION By selecting the right feed components, managing the balance of VFAs through optimising pH, good management practices and data monitoring; dairy farmers can optimise the feed efficiency of their cows for better performance and profitability. With an improvement in feed efficiency less nutrients should be wasted, and it should lead to less land and resources required for feed production. Striving to be as efficient as possible benefits the farm no matter the situation. Feed efficiency of dairy cows is a crucial objective. At Techna, we remain committed to advancing our knowledge and expertise to enable the industry to become more efficient. By deploying our expertise in precision nutrition, breeding techniques and natural health, we help to improve the sustainable performance of your production. It’s good for production, and it’s good for our planet. Combining science and nature to care for life. Learn more at groupe-techna.com |
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