Tag: Balchem
High milk production is a biomarker for wellness
Dairy cows are often thought of as metabolic super athletes, requiring hard work and a herculean effort to achieve high milk production... In reality,...
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...
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...
AFIA names Steve Thomas a friend of pet food
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) announced the 2023 Friend of Pet Food Award winner, Steve Thomas, former vice president at Darling Ingredients. Eric...
Choline supplementation to transition cows: A healthier launch of her lactation
Choline continues to be of great interest to researchers across many species including humans and obviously dairy cattle. Research in just the last few...
Effects of supplementation with ruminally-protected choline on performance of cows
“Choline is an essential nutrient that enables cows to utilize the fat (NEFA) mobilized from body stores. The production of NEFA is the cows’...
Choline is essential and required for everybody
Choline is a biochemical building block and precursor to numerous compounds involved in supporting life. For dairy cattle, choline serves many roles and is...
Different encapsulation techniques lead to varying levels of nutrient bioavailability
Encapsulated nutrients are gaining popularity and provide consistent, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. This trend has led to an influx of encapsulated...
