Tag: choline
The combination for a successful transition
Advertorial – Balchem Animal Nutriton & Health
With the recent withdrawal of Kexxtone from the European market, dairy farmers are seeking new solutions for managing...
Kemin introduces choline supplement for dairy cows in US
Kemin Industries has launched its new choline chloride product CholiGEM™ into the U.S. dairy market. The company explains that the product enhances cow liver...
Enhancing calf health and performance through epigenetics and methylation
Recent scientific findings advocate supplementing dairy cows with rumen-protected choline to optimize fetal programming on a genetic level, resulting in enduring health and productivity...
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...
New study: Krill diet fulfills choline needs in Atlantic salmon
A new study by researchers in Norway showed that krill diet fulfills choline requirements and prevents fat accumulation in intestine and liver in farmed...
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...
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...
