nutrition

A further consequence of poor bunk management is reflected in the social behaviour cows exhibit when hungry. Photo: Canva

12-09 | Article

Getting dairy feed bunk management right

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock

02-09 | Article

Feed efficiency: A breeding goal for dairy cattle

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-09 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing

01-09 | News

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing

Nutritional supplements improve digestive functions; promote vitality, health, immunity and reproduction; and maintain a good body balance. Photo: Wisium

26-08 | Article

Nutritional supplements for well-performing ruminants

Feed additives should be selected for their ability to meet the needs of a particular ration and for their return on investment. Photo: Alltech

25-08 | Article

Optimising inputs and mitigating feed waste

Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts

19-08 | Article

Grazing behaviour: Why knowing your cows counts

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

11-08 | Article

Use of citrus by-products in ruminant feeding

The survey hopes to establish whether farmers still use a silo or any other container storing loose concentrated feedstuffs, that predates 1 August 1996 and how has it been cleaned since that time. Photo: Koos Groenewold

02-08 | News

UK BSE case prompts farmer survey

To remain profitable, producers must make decisions based on their herd’s income over feed costs (IOFC). This enables producers to make more informed decisions about feed purchases, when to lock in milk or feed prices, or adjust the ration program to accommodate market uncertainty. Photo: Koos Groenewold

19-07 | News

Adding nutrients as ‘little bombs’ in dairy cow feed