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Each additive has a specific mode of action in the fermentation process and hence leads to improved animal health and performance. Photos: Anne van der Woude
11-04-2022 | News

Effects of feed additives on rumen fermentation

Summit moderator Donatello Piras (left) and host Roland van der Post discuss the impressive outcome of the 3 day Global Feed Safety Summit in Berlin. Photo: Fabian Brockotter
11-04-2022 | News

Global Feed Safety Summit concludes with actionable results

The surveyed challenges were also addressed in a roundtable setting with Nick Major (GFLI), Alexander Romme (EFFPA), Maria Reyes Gutierrez (Nutrition International) and Heinrich Katz (Hermetia). Photo: Fabian Brockotter
08-04-2022 | News

Dealing with industry challenges at the Global Feed Safety Summit

Food security was the main topic for the panel discussion. Bas Geerts of Cefetra, Patrick Charlton of Alltech, Robert van der Zee of Cefetra, Eric Visser of Hamlet Protein and Jaana Kleinschmit at ADM were somewhat critical of the EU farm to fork strategy. Photo: Fabian Brockötter
07-04-2022 | News

Global Feed Safety Summit kicks off

Ingesting rumen with high levels of numerous different moulds and mycotoxins depresses rumen fermentability and NDF degradability. Photo: Maryin Sandburg
07-04-2022 | Expert opinion

Effective control of aflatoxins in dairy cows

Collars give relevant data, save time and provide needed information. Photo: Nikki Natzijl
06-04-2022 | Article

Precision technologies to maximise reproductive performance in dairy cows

The price Tesco pays its farmers for its milk is independently set on a quarterly basis and takes into account inputs such as feed, fuel and fertiliser, resulting, according to the company, in a price that is reflective of the cost of production.
05-04-2022 | News

UK’s dairy farmers to receive higher price for milk

Cows fed the betaine diet produced numerically the same amount of milk as those fed the control diet during the pre-challenge period but produced on average 0.07 to 0.05 kg milk solids/cow per day more during the heat challenge and recovery periods. Photo: Marten Sandburg
05-04-2022 | Article

Betaine and fat to combat heat stress in dairy cows

Production in the backyard segment in most Eastern European countries has decreased in the past two decades. In Russia, the number has dropped faster than the authorities are ready to admit. Photo: Leo Tangelder
04-04-2022 | Article

Why is labour such an issue in Eastern Europe?

Utilising smart dairy technologies such as robotic milking facilities provide dairy farmers an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-04-2022 | Article

Drying off management on smart dairy farms

Dairy Diary: March business update
31-03-2022 | News

Dairy Diary: March business update

Photo: Pixabay
31-03-2022 | News

Geopolitical risk raises the stakes for dairy

In some studies blood amino acids have been shown to change in response to dietary manipulation, in most studies they appear to remain relatively constant. Photo: Ronald Hissink
30-03-2022 | Article

Can methionine concentration in plasma be related to milk protein?

Once fields have been grazed-off and grass covers are low, Fox believes it is an ideal time to apply lime. Photo: Shutterstock
29-03-2022 | Article

Turning to lime to reduce costs for dairy farmers

Roland van der Post, managing director at feed safety certification organisation, GMP+ International, and the host of the Global Feed Safety Summit. Photo: GMP+ International
28-03-2022 | News

Set the agenda for feed safety – last call!

Norwegian Red bull calves crossed with the main dairy breeds can be more valuable to dairy farmers. Photo: Geno SA
28-03-2022 | Article

Using dual-purpose breeds on dairy farms adds value