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White PapersColostrum quality scorecardMeasuring colostrum quality Colostrum plays an essential role in piglet survival and growth. Neonatal piglets rely on colostrum to provide antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) as unlike humans they don’t obtain any via the placenta. Colostrum (IgG) is directly responsible for […]
Jun 22, 2023
White PapersBroiler droppings scorecardMeasuring broiler droppings Droppings tell you a lot about the health, in particular the gut health, of poultry. Use the score sheet below to assess and score your birds’ droppings and differentiate between healthy and unhealthy birds. What will you find inside […]
Jun 22, 2023
BlogHow beef cattle cope with heat stress: Producers are finding solutions through nutrition, managementHeat stress can disrupt average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle, but new tools are available to help nutritionists and farmers around the world estimate losses — and take steps to regain production. Plus, recent research investigates the specific critical […]
May 26, 2023
BlogMaking clean, quality grass silage is key to offset rising feed pricesExperts are urging livestock producers to make the best silage possible this season as purchased feed, energy and other inputs continue to rise. Granted, the cost of making grass silage has also risen due to widespread inflation effecting energy and […]
May 16, 2023
BlogTITAN technology: Ensuring quality and viability of live yeastProbiotic yeast needs protection Many experts insist that probiotics must be alive and viable to exert an effect on the microflora within the digestive system. Indeed, several national authorities will only authorize a claim for performance (such as improved milk […]
Apr 26, 2023
BlogPostpartum cows are sensitive to heat stress: antioxidant nutrition can helpRecent research investigates the link between heat stress, immune response, and inflammatory and antioxidant status of cows. It appears that, for transition cows, heat stress can be even more challenging, but antioxidant solutions can help. A trigger for postpartum dairy […]
Apr 12, 2023
BlogHow inoculants can help increase slurry fertilizing valueManure and slurry are valuable fertilizing elements, providing organic matter for the soil and crops. However, management and handling — from the farm to the field — can lead to logistical and agronomic difficulties. With an estimated 27 m3 of […]
Apr 12, 2023
BlogImprove the nutritional value of conserved forageYou know that your silage quality and feedability directly impacts the amount of feed you need to buy in. Getting the cut timing and fermentation right will maximise protein, digestible fibre and dry matter retention, reduce spoilage and shrinkage and […]
Apr 11, 2023