Tag: dairy cows
Boosting milk production with choline supplementation during the transition period
Feeding supplemental choline during the transition period can enhance milk production through peak and the entire lactation.
During the critical transition period, several physiological changes...
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,...
Promising pilot test to reduce enteric methane emissions from dairy cows
Bel and APBO presented the results from the pilot study conducted, with dsm-firmenich and Institut de l’Elevage (Idele), on five dairy farms in western...
EC reauthorizes AO-Biotics Amaferm as safe feed additive
BioZyme Inc. announced that the European Commission (EC) has published the official reauthorization of AO-Biotics® Amaferm® as a zootechnical feed additive.
The European Commission (EC)...
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 trial: Mileutis reduces antibiotic use in dairy cows
The clinical trial conducted in seven large Israeli dairy farms, in collaboration with Strauss Health (partially owned by Groupe Danone), demonstrated that Mileutis can...
A researcher reports on reducing the carbon footprint of dairy herds
Dr. Ermias Kebreab, professor of animal science and associate dean for global engagement at UC Davis teamed up with Selko, the feed additive brand...
How does heat stress impact ruminant performance?
Ruminants’ prolonged exposure to high heat conditions results in significant changes in the physiological and biochemical parameters in the animal, making heat stress one...
A commonsense approach to managing heat stress
Heat stress can be a daunting issue, costing the average U.S. dairy producer $264 per cow each year1 and affecting dairy cows in nearly...
Overcoming heat stress: Strategies for hoof health in dairy cows
Healthy cows perform better. Better performance can lead to greater production and profitability. Two things are vital when it comes to optimal rumen health:...
