feed additives

Dairy farmer Henk van der Veen from Surhuizum uses slow-release urea and Protispar by Speerstra Feed Ingredients. This is 30% cheaper than additional rapeseed. He notices a slight increase in the levels. Photos: Anne van der Woude
27-01-2021 | Article

Influencing rumen microbes improves nitrogen efficiency

The effect of inorganic plus organic selenium supplementation of feeding dairy cows at a moderate level was more effective than sodium selenite, increasing milk selenium concentration of dairy cows by 29.7%. Photo: jcomp
24-12-2020 | Article

Organic selenium in cow feed for dairy products

Dairy Diary: November business update
30-11-2020 | News

Dairy Diary: November business update

Photo: Olha Rohulya
22-10-2020 | Article

Feed additives: A tool for sustainable animal production

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21-10-2020 | Article

Bacillus subtilis’ effect on ammonia emissions in broilers

Effective feed additives help to ensure that feed is optimally utilised, emissions are reduced and nutrient management is improved. Photo: Dr Eckel
21-10-2020 | Article

Phytogenics: Plant power for a sustainable future

Photo: Henk Riswick
11-09-2020 | News

Russian ban on Dutch feed additives hurts livestock sector

Methionine has a big focus in dairy cow research because of its important metabolic roles. Photo: CarstenPaul
24-08-2020 | Article

Methionine is much more than milk protein

The start of each new lactation challenges a dairy cow s ability to maintain the normal blood calcium level. Photo: Torwaistudio
24-08-2020 | Article

Formulating ruminant health for farm excellence

ASF is highly contagious and infection spreads rapidly through a unit. Increasing biosecurity on farm can prevent viruses from entering. Photo: Shutterstock
29-06-2020 | Article

Closing the door on ASF with feed biosecurity