Source: University of Guelph
Abstract
The sustainability and profitability of the dairy industry is at the forefront of current research. This is, in large part, due to increases in the costs of production and growing concern for the environmental impact of...
Source: American Feed Industry Association news release
In its mission-driven work to provide the U.S. animal food industry with tools to support industry members in developing and advancing internal sustainability programs, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) has...
Source: Manitoba Agriculture Food, and Rural Initiatives
Non-Fibre Carbohydrates in Dairy Diets
Most feed analysis labs now routinely report nonfibre carbohydrate (NFC) levels, also commonly known as nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC). The following are answers to the common questions about this relatively new...
Source: University of Kentucky
Feeding and management programs for dairy cows the first 2 to 4 weeks after calving have a direct and long-term impact on their health, milk production, and reproductive performance, and thus a dairy farm’s potential profitability....
Source: Cornell University
The goal of a dairy nutrition program is for the Milk to Feed Ratio to be greater than 1.50
or
Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) / Dry Matter Intake (DMI) > 1.50
ECM = ((0.325 X milk yield) + (12.86 X...
Source: University of Saskatchewan, by: Joanne Paulson
Feeding livestock today is not a matter of flinging some hay or silage in a stall and hoping for the best.
It’s a carefully curated process to ensure the health of the animal, optimize production,...
Source: Elanco news release
*Food and Drug Administration confirms Bovaer meets safety and efficacy requirements
*Elanco expects product launch and added carbon credit value to producers beginning in the third quarter
*Elanco announces agreement with dsm-firmenich to expand distribution of Bovaer across...
Source: Oregon State University, Jenifer Cruickshank, Assistant Professor, Dairy Extension Specialist
The hemp biomass left over after extraction for cannabinoids (spent hemp biomass) shows potential as a livestock feedstuff. Byproduct feedstuffs are attractive to livestock producers, as they often cost...
Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Background
The livestock industry is facing a number of environmental challenges and there is increased pressure on farmers to manage their nutrients more efficiently. One major area of concern is phosphorus (P)...
Alltech, a global leader in agriculture and animal nutrition, is set to become the primary importer and distributor of Agolin® products in the United States and Canada, effective May 1, 2024. Agolin® offers high-quality essential oil blends scientifically proven...
