nutrition

As feed costs rise, feed efficiency becomes one of the key economical drivers that farmers must monitor closely. Photo: Alltech
28-11-2022 | Article

​Feed efficiency imperative against inflation

Less common winter mono-culture crops currently being trialled. Canola is one of the crops showing strong potential in producing-high yielding, high-quality silage. Photo: René Groeneveld
28-11-2022 | Article

Australian research leads to uptake of home-grown forages

Supplementing dairy cows during high-risk periods with the yeast postbiotic Safmannan helps to strengthen their natural defences and regulate the response of the innate immune system. Photo: Canva
18-11-2022 | Article

Managing dairy cow stress and health through nutrition

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms
10-11-2022 | Article

Edition 4: Global dairy trends and bedding options for farms

Feed additives, accurate data and nutritional science are foundational to making improvements and unlocking the value of sustainability of animal protein. Photo: DSM
03-11-2022 | Article

Unlocking protein’s full potential profitably

While Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN) and Fumonisins from B class (FBs) have been widely studied, very little in vivo research has been conducted when it comes to how these mycotoxins threaten nutrient digestibility and rumen function in dairy cows. Photo: Shutterstock
24-10-2022 | News

Managing mycotoxin risk in dairy cows

A further consequence of poor bunk management is reflected in the social behaviour cows exhibit when hungry. Photo: Canva
12-09-2022 | Article

Getting dairy feed bunk management right

Adequate forage particle size in the ration maintains proper rumen environment and improves feed efficiency. Photo: Shutterstock
02-09-2022 | 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
01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing
01-09-2022 | News

Hot topics in edition 3: Top innovations and zero grazing