Intelligent nutrition company Novus International, Inc., today announced a new partnership with Halchemix Canada Inc., to provide amino acid and trace mineral products to the animal agriculture industry in Canada.
Halchemix will serve as NOVUS’ exclusive distributor for its MINTREX®...
Mycotoxins are a known issue in dairy operations. Do we truly recognize where they come from, and how much impact they have on our animals? What are the short-term and long-term effects on performance, reproduction, immune function, social behavior...
Source: GEA
What goes for human beings, also goes for dairy cows: A healthy and individually tailored diet is one of the most important requirements for high performance and well-being. With GEA’s automated feeding systems, the perfect recipe can be...
Source: Alberta Milk, U of A: Burim Ametaj
Background: Canadian organic milk sales are valued at over $ 29 million, Alberta represents 7 % of sales and the highest increase in market demand but only one farm is organic, therefore most...
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Brad Heins, Extension dairy specialist, West Central Research and Outreach Center
Quick facts
Group feeding systems reduce labor and provide more socialization.
Contagious diseases are spread more easily.
Having eight to ten calves born within a...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Canada’s agri-food industry continues to diversify to meet the changing needs of Canadians and those around the world. Research is essential to the discovery of new and innovative food products and sources that allow Canadian...
Source: Novus news release
NOVUS introduces its latest intelligent nutrition product - NEXT ENHANCE CGO Feed Solution - that supports greater returns on feed investments while providing a safeguard for feed inventories.
NEXT ENHANCE CGO Feed Solution is scientifically shown to...
Source: National Farm Animal Care Council Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals – Dairy Cattle, Section 2.2.1
The early nutritional status of calves has a marked influence on their later productivity. Colostrum feeding management has an...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Beef and dairy farmers around the world are looking for ways to reduce methane emissions from their herds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – a global priority. To help meet this goal, researchers from Canada...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
First calf heifers need special attention at feeding time. Here’s why!
Heifers are still growing (100-150 lbs during each of their first two lactations). This means extra protein and energy is required. NRC suggests...
