Dairy Cattle

Feed Additives

How to optimize mineral intake in livestock nutrition

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Complexities of mineral nutrition require balance and careful management to maintain animal health and productivity.

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Researchers find surprise methane solution in cashews

Extracts from cashew nut shells proved surprisingly effective at suppressing enteric methane in early trials, scientist says.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Practical considerations for wet brewers grains in dairy feeds

As a byproduct, wet brewers grains are generally more affordable than other high-protein and fiber sources, which benefits dairy farms near breweries.

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Biochar is ineffective against enteric methane, study finds

Despite its rising popularity in Europe, Swiss researchers say they've found little evidence that feeding biochar is beneficial in healthy cattle.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Nutritional value of wet brewers grains in dairy feeding

Efstratia Papanikou: Wet brewers grains are a nutrient-dense, cost-effective and complimentary choice for dairy rations, offering a balanced profile of protein, fiber and energy.

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Algae may harm cow reproduction, Purdue study finds

Despite growth benefits, algae appears to reduce cow reproductive success. Purdue researchers aren't sure why.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Moderate levels of whole cottonseeds boost dairy productivity

Recent studies have highlighted the effectiveness of incorporating whole cottonseed into dairy cow diets, offering significant advantages due to its unique nutritional composition.

Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients

Asparagopsis may contain more than 1 anti-methane compound

A new study found feeding the whole plant cuts methane emissions more than using specific extracts, suggesting there's more to this seaweed than previously understood.

Feed Ingredients

Benefits and challenges of feed-grade urea in animal feeds

This ingredient, a concentrated form of nitrogen, comes with advantages and potential challenges when included in animal feeds.

Newsfeed

Pigs are picky eaters, but cows avoid toxic plants better

An analysis of the results of a study conducted by Swedish biologist and physician Carl Linnaeus in the late 19th century has discovered what plant species cows, pigs, sheep, goats and horses prefer in their diets.

Business & Markets

Bill would use USDA funds to convert CAFOs to pasture, crops

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would allow farmers to voluntarily convert their on-farm infrastructure toward what it says is more climate-friendly uses with conservation dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Researcher sees potential methane solution in chicken eggs

Using chicken eggs as a form of 'passive immunization' against methane-producing bacteria might cut emissions from cattle — and perhaps a whole lot more.

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