feed additives

Feed additives: A practical example of improved sustainability

03-11-2022 | Article

Feed additives: A practical example of improved sustainability

We need to also reconsider the expansion of the nutrients supply gap due to inadequate rations and underfeeding of feed additives during certain periods. Photo: Mark Pasveer

26-07-2022 | Article

The value of nutraceuticals in dairy farming

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

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10-01-2022 | Article

Antibiotic resistance: Breaking the cycle

A well-developed gut and optimal microbiome help support poultry performance and enable birds to deal with challenges better. Photo: Shutterstock

10-01-2022 | Article

Consistency is vital for antibiotic-free poultry production

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03-05-2021 | Article

Optimising gut health to overcome performance losses

Dairy Diary: January business update

28-01-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: January business update

Dairy farmer Henk van der Veen from Surhuizum uses slow-release urea and Protispar by Speerstra Feed Ingredients. This is 30% cheaper than additional rapeseed. He notices a slight increase in the levels. Photos: Anne van der Woude

27-01-2021 | Article

Influencing rumen microbes improves nitrogen efficiency

The effect of inorganic plus organic selenium supplementation of feeding dairy cows at a moderate level was more effective than sodium selenite, increasing milk selenium concentration of dairy cows by 29.7%. Photo: jcomp

24-12-2020 | Article

Organic selenium in cow feed for dairy products

Dairy Diary: November business update

30-11-2020 | News

Dairy Diary: November business update