nutrition

Photo: Agritechnica

07-12 | News

Agritechnica 2023: Latest equipment and technology for dairy farmers

Reduced feed intake, exacerbated inflammation and oxidative stress seem to account for a large portion of the long-term consequences of an impaired transition period on cow performance. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie

01-12 | Article

Transition period: From improving performance to feed intake

Maximising profits in farms by focusing on the right indicators and global dairy trends and 2 main topics that will be discussed during this webinar. Photo: Canva

19-10 | News

The power of good bacteria on a dairy farm

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 | Expert opinion

Fat in dairy diets: New in research

Enogen corn contains a gene that results in the production of an alpha amylase. Photo: Syngenta Seeds

27-09 | Article

More digestible corn for more energy absorption per bite

Photo: Canva

22-08 | News

Coming soon: Webinar on understanding sustainability in animal feed

If too much reliance is placed on using body energy reserves where the feeding level is insufficient or protein is deficient, complications such as weak calf syndrome may arise. Photo: Michel Zoeter

10-08 | Article

Management factors affecting reproductive performance in cows

In the vast majority of cases, home-grown feed is cheaper than imported or bought-in feeds. Photo: Mark Pasveer

22-06 | Article

Feed factors to maximise milk income

The farm has several stables. In 2014, a new barn was built for more than 200 cows. The farmer then purchased more cows. Photo: Marleen Purmer

20-06 | Article

Farm visit: a tour around a typical British dairy farm