Articles by Richard Kirkland

The ability to manipulate milk fat concentration is a key element of dairy nutrition. Photo: Canva

19-02 | Expert opinion

Milk fatty acids and influence on dairy products

There continues to be a primary interest in furthering knowledge and understanding on the use and effects of palmitic acid (C16:0) and oleic acid (C18:1) and blends of these when included in dairy diets. Photo: Canva

27-09-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat in dairy diets: New in research

Rumen-protected fat supplements offer a largely unique approach to methane mitigation efforts. As established ingredients for improving production and fertility aspects in dairy and other ruminant diets, a beneficial effect on methane reduction is achieved more as a ‘side-effect’ in addition to the performance gains for which these supplements are typically used for economic return. Photo: Canva

05-06-2023 | Expert opinion

Methane production and rumen-protected fats

Type of fat supplement included in dairy rations should be considered to help ensure that the most-appropriate functional and physical properties of milk fat are achieved as required by a particular milk processor. Photo: Canva

06-03-2023 | Expert opinion

Fat nutrition in dairy diets – what are the latest findings?

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Richard Kirkland Dr Richard Kirkland, ruminant nutritionist and Global Technical Manager for Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients based in the UK

Dr Richard Kirkland, ruminant nutritionist and global technical manager for Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients based in the UK.