Several years ago, there was a notable investment in pea processing for the plant-based protein industry, including the construction of a multimillion-dollar facility in Manitoba. This development led to discussions about expanding pea cultivation in Western Canada and the...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Successfully guiding cows through early lactation is key to their health and performance.
Nutrition and health during early lactation greatly affects peak milk yields.
Preventing health problems and having good feed practices can improve...
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...
The leader in intelligent nutrition, Novus International, Inc., and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a partnership to develop advanced feed additives designed to meet the evolving needs...
Despite decades of dedicated research, the rumen still remains a bit of a ‘black box’. This month we feature an article from Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira and his team at Virginia Tech as they try further define how undegradable fiber...
Source: University of Minnesota
Quick facts
Formulating rations provides cows with the nutrients they need to stay healthy and optimize production.
The basis of a cow’s diet should be high-quality forage.
Acid neutral detergent fiber should be at least 18 percent...
Dairy experts at NOVUS are hoping to repeat last year’s standing-room-only crowd for two Knowledge Nook sessions at World Dairy Expo, October 1-4 in Madison, Wisconsin.
“Last year’s packed room proved we have the experience and knowledge the industry is...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Authors:
Coleen M. Jones, Former Research Associate, Dairy, and Jud Heinrichs, Professor Emeritus of Dairy Nutrition
The Digestive System
At birth, the dairy calf's digestive system is underdeveloped. From birth to about 2 weeks of age, the calf is...
Source: Journal of Dairy Science
ABSTRACT
Methane, both enteric and from manure management, is the most important greenhouse gas from ruminant livestock, and its mitigation can deliver substantial decreases in the carbon footprint of animal products and potentially contribute to climate...
Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
Nitrogen is an essential part of many different aspects of operating a sustainable dairy farm. Dietary protein contains nitrogen (N) that provides amino acids for growth, maintenance and milk production. At the other end of the farming spectrum,...
