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Poor hoof health can have a significant and direct impact on livestock profitability. If hoof problems are not treated promptly, lameness in stock can occur quickly. This results in economic loss, poor performance and is considered a welfare concern. Any …
Mycotoxins are known to present a dynamic risk to feed quality The challenge initially starts in the field with Fusarium toxins such as the trichothecenes, zearalenone and fumonisin, or the Aspergillus species like aflatoxin. However, even if the feedstuff is …
[DUNBOYNE, Ireland] – The tightening of global protein supplies is creating uncertainty for producers and the feed industry alike as to where this year’s protein supply will come from. Add to that the ever-increasing pressure on producers to meet the …
The mantra with rearing healthy calves is well established (Moran 2002, p. 117,199); Keep calves warm, dry and sheltered Maximise acquired immunity through colostrum and vaccination Minimise exposure to pathogens until calves develop their own immunity Dairy farmers appreciate the …
Author: Dr. Alexandra Weaver, Alltech Mycotoxin Management Mycotoxins are a common concern for feed quality and animal safety worldwide. Mycotoxins can exert their effects on animals in many ways: change feeding behavior, reduce growth and efficiency, alter intestinal structure or …
Unlike with previous years, the 2020/2021 summer season is looking to provide ample opportunities to graze a bulk of dry feed and pasture. As a plant matures, the crude protein, energy and digestibility levels of the plant decline and the …
Author: Tina Grech, Senior Nutritionist, Alltech Lienert Australia As many people would know, a La Niña event has been declared in Australia in 2020. The last major La Niña occurrences were in the summers of 2010/11 and 2011/12, and they …
THE continuing drought in subtropical dairy regions continues to provide challenges in the nutritional management of dairy cows. Grain prices are coming down which will make formulating increased starch levels more attractive to meet the energy requirements of cows during …
Harvest time is here. During this busy time, remember to not only monitor what’s coming in from the field but also to think about what could be happening in other regions from which you may be purchasing feed ingredients. Moulds …
Author: Dr. Shelby Roberts Calving is coming to an end, giving producers the ability to breathe and recover from, arguably, their most stressful time of year. However, for the calves they are raising, the most stressful period is yet to come. …
