Put simply, the two key functions of the rumen are to break down plant fibre and to produce microbial protein. These are not independent objectives: To produce more microbial protein, more microbes need to be produced, which in turn results …
Calf rearing for success
Question: I want to increase the weight of my heifers at mating, and as a starting point I want to get them to weaning at 100 kilograms earlier. Do you have any suggestions for increasing growth rate in the early …
Newly launched Alltech Idea Lab provides unmatched industry content from ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference
Presentations include mainstage pitches from the 2019 cohort of The Pearse Lyons Accelerator ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference (ONE19) brought together more than 3,500 producers and industry experts from 68 countries to share insights and explore solutions for today’s most …
Optigen® joins lineup of Alltech solutions certified by the Carbon Trust to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint
*Note: Optigen® is known as Optisync® in Australia and New Zealand. From precision nutrition that minimises waste to environmental analytical services, Alltech is helping producers lower their carbon footprint while increasing their profitability As the feed and food supply chain faces continual …
Overcome livestock challenges this season: Supplement with Magnesium
Pasture and cereals are an inconsistent source of nutrients due to continuous changes in composition and availability, both of which can affect the supply of minerals to the animals. Dry matter intake of grazed pastures can vary quite considerably due …
Optimise nutrition now for successful joining results
In the midst of a nationwide drought, farmers must focus on improving nutrition for ewes and rams prior to joining to ensure successful results next season. The correct management of livestock preceding joining will influence conception rates, ovulation rates and …
Increasing milk production by controlling non-protein nitrogen in the diet
As pasture moves from a vegetative state to a reproductive state, a decline in milk production typically follows due to decreasing protein levels in the grass. Additionally, increased fibre levels drive down the digestibility of the pasture. Supplementing protein into …
2019 Alltech Global Feed Survey estimates world feed production increased by 3 percent to 1.103 billion metric tons
The 2019 Alltech Global Feed Survey, released today, estimates that international feed tonnage has increased by a strong 3 percent to 1.103 billion metric tons of feed produced in 2018, exceeding 1 billion metric tons for the third consecutive year. …