Russian ban on Dutch feed additives hurts livestock sector A complete ban on the import of feed additives from the Netherlands has left the Russian livestock industry...
Dairy diary: November's business update What did the month of November unveil in the dairy industry? Let’s see what took place and what’s new…
Kemin launches new solutions for ruminants At the recent seminar held in Athens, Greece 14 – 16 October 2019, Kemin launched 2 new product ranges to...
Russia: ‘Polar Twilight’ diet for dairy cows By adding crab meal and lichen fungus in to the diets of dairy cows it is possible to mitigate the negative...
10 lessons on mycotoxins in dairy: A case study Like most dairy farmers, the owner of a 1000-head dairy operation located northwest of Beijing, China was well...
Balancing for amino acids maximises performance Over the last years tremendous efforts and research have been made to refine the protein requirements of dairy...
Interview: From local niche to global player There wasn’t always applause when Dr Antje Eckel and her husband Dr Bernhard Eckel decided to start selling...
Heat stress releases harmful endotoxins Endotoxins or lipopolysaccharides can make a profit-destroying temperature problem considerably worse.
Harvesting seaweed for cattle feed Global demand for seaweed is on the increase as it is one of the most versatile and naturally occurring sources...
Dietary manipulation for less methane output Not only from an environmental standpoint, but also to improve rumen function and performance of the cow, it is...
Omega fatty acids for better dairy cows The aspects of omega fatty acids and the reproduction and immunity in dairy cows are quite well-known by...
3 scenarios to lower methane output When aiming for a more environmental friendly dairy farm, it makes sense to increase longevity of the dairy...
Disease prevention: 4 keys points for feed and hygiene Raising new calves is challenging. But by ensuring a great start in the first weeks, dairy farmers set the stage...
Reducing methane with 30% Farting cows adding methane to the atmosphere is becoming a hot topic of discussion around the world with fresh...
Mycotoxin risk management for dairy cows The detection of ‘mycotoxicosis’ in ruminants is not always simple. This is because exposure to some mycotoxins...
When cows are sick: Feed accordingly A number of feeding management strategies can be used as a supportive treatment of various metabolic and...
Effect of nutrition on milk components Many factors that can affect milk composition and therefore the quality of the milk. Along with environmental...
Combatting inefficient nitrogen use in dairy cows Feed efficiency is more than ever a concern on farms to allow animals to meet their genetic potential and to...
Effect of malic acid in dairy cow diets Malic acid is an organic acid naturally found in many forages, but it can also be supplemented. But do they also...
The use of seaweed extract in cattle feed Seaweed, whether they are green, red or brown, are an abundant, under-used resource in helping reducing the use...
Effect of probiotic yeast on methane output The list of studies that looked into the effects of probiotic yeast in ruminants is long, but limited data is...