Matthew Bastian, Ruminant Sales Representative, Central NSW Harvest this year hasn’t been easy for producers. With a large amount of feed grade wheat and barley available, coupled with high livestock prices, we expect to see more farmers looking to value …
Better safe than sorry – your livestock will thank you for it!
Author: Gabby Brooke, Livestock Nutritionist, Alltech Lienert Australia There is no silver bullet to tackle the threat of mycotoxins. To reduce the risk to both animal health and business profitability, a targeted approach is needed, consisting of different tools to …
Getting the most out of your crop stubbles
Matthew Bastian, Ruminant Sales Representative, Central NSW At this point in 2021, cereal crops are looking the best they have for the last few years. Once the headers leave the paddock, mixed farming producers will need to start looking at …
Thinking with your gut? The role of microbes in ruminants
Most mammals have little ability to digest fibre. Ruminants (e.g. Sheep, Cattle) are the exception to this rule due to their relationship with various micro-organisms in their digestive tract. The foregut of ruminants houses an ecosystem of micro-organisms that breakdown …
The impact of hoof health and lameness in livestock
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 …
Reducing the challenge of storage mycotoxins
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 …
New ruminant meta-analysis from Alltech addresses protein challenges, carbon footprint and profitability
[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 missing link in healthy calf rearing
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 …
The impact of mycotoxins on animal health
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 …
Maximising dry feed and stubble using Optisync™; A new player in rumen efficiency
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 …