Tag: dairy cow
Growing profitable heifers: A productive life story
The productive lifespan of dairy cows is short compared to their natural life expectancy of twenty years. The average is very low in most...
dsm-firmenich receives UK approval for Bovaer
The authorities in the United Kingdom have approved marketing for dsm-firmenich's methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer®, which is now available in 57 countries worldwide.
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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,...
EFFPA celebrates 10th anniversary in Brussels
The European Former Food Processor’s Association (EFFPA) celebrated a decade of progress in reducing food waste and boosting sustainable livestock production with an event...
Trials confirm efficacy of methane-reducing feed supplement
Trials at the dairy farm of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore have confirmed efficacy of dsm-firmenich’s methane-reducing feed supplement Bovaer® for ruminants in achieving...
Help safeguard dairy cows from hemorrhagic bowel syndrome
Hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) may not be a common issue — but it is a deadly one. Dr. Jim Chapman, Ph.D., Senior Research Leader,...
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...
Heat stress management: The importance of beef cattle nutrition
In dairy cows, the impact of heat stress can be easily measured, in particular through reduced milk production. Although there is less visibility, fattening...
