nutrition

According to the researchers, faster eating rates were a consequence of improved palatability observed with the OB (oxygen barrier) ensiling system diet. Photo: Canva
09-12-2021 | Article

Improving corn silage feeding value for heifers

Digital applications can help dairy producers assess the risk of acidosis to prevent loss of productivity and economic performance of their herd. Photo: ADM
03-12-2021 | Article

Digital tools for better health and higher milk output

A research project will focus on a new approach to feeding ruminants and aims to enhance productivity, sustainability, animal health and welfare. Photo: jcomp
29-11-2021 | News

A new approach to feeding dairy cows is underway

Sustainable pathways to animal protein production are needed to prevent harmful and potentially irreversible damage to our planet. Photo: Michel Zoeter
26-11-2021 | Article

Sustainable dairy with greater efficiency

The potential of feeding varying amounts of almond hulls to lactating dairy cows was investigated using 12 Holstein cows with 4 primiparous and 8 multiparous cows. Photo: Canva
25-11-2021 | Article

Almond hulls support high performance in dairy cows

Photo: Gerd Altmann I Pixabay
04-10-2021 | News

Dairy Diary: September business update

SPACE 2021, a bustling trade show in Rennes, France. Photo: Vincent ter Beek
23-09-2021 | Expert opinion

SPACE 2021: What was it really like?

Most concentrate feeding systems can be checked using a simple weigh balance, a plastic bucket and a small investment of time. Photo: Chris McCullough
15-09-2021 | Article

Dairy farmers should check concentrate feeder accuracy

With solubility, palatability and improving mineral intake in mind, researchers evaluated how sulphate, organic and hydroxychloride trace minerals weathered the weather based on different rainfall scenarios. Photo: Henk Riswick
09-09-2021 | Article

Ruminants: How do trace mineral sources weather the weather?