ruminants

Grasses belonging to the genus Pennisetum and whole crops such as sorghum are considered to be suitable feedstuffs for higher milk yield and milk fat content. Photo: Canva

03-03 | Article

Evaluating the potential of feedstuffs for dairy cattle in Southeast Asia

Can we do without livestock? A plea for a circular economy

24-02 | Article

Can we do without livestock? A plea for a circular economy

The US will see a 3% contraction in beef production due to a lower female infantry with fewer calves going through the system. Photo: Canva

18-02 | News

Global animal protein production outlook 2025: Seafood & poultry growth, beef & pork decline

Research has shown that there are many advantages to allowing cows to graze grass freely, including improved health and welfare. Photo: Canva

17-02 | Article

Grazing: Exploring dairy feed systems for optimal cow nutrition

Photo: Canva

09-01 | News

Halving carbon footprint of dairy diets while maintaining milk yields

The combined administration of sodium humate and glutamine effectively improves growth performance and reduces the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Ronald Hissink

30-12-2024 | Article

Combined benefits of sodium humate and glutamine in dairy calves

During hot weather cows must consume large volumes of water; however, with more water consumption comes greater excretion which could lead to a disbalance of minerals. Photo: Mark Pasveer

20-12-2024 | Article

Using nutrition to mitigate heat stress in ruminants

Jan Dijkstra, Wageningen UR. Photo: Koos Groenewold

13-12-2024 | Interview

Achieving methane targets: Feed additives indispensable

Photo: UC Davis

25-11-2024 | Article

Dairy industry diligence rewarded for emission control efforts

Nutrition can impact epigenetic regulation in the mammary gland, thus improving milk production and quality. Photo: Twan Wiermans

22-11-2024 | Article

Impact of diet on epigenetic alteration of mammary gland in dairy cows