A ship carrying cargo containing palm kernel expeller (PKE) for use in feed in New Zealand has been prevented from docking its load for nearly one month by the authorities.
Cargill has inaugurated a $10m dairy feed plant in the Punjab in India that aims to produce 10,000 metric tons of feed per month and feed 75,000 cows per day.
Following positive results in young pigs, TPM, the vitamin E-derived feed additive developed by Australian drug delivery company Phosphagenics, is now being tested in poultry for its ability to improve feed efficiency.
Special edition: Animal husbandry: genetics, nutrition and management link
Annually-negotiated compensation from the leading dairy companies together with retailer pressure are maintaining the Swedish dairy sector’s de facto commitment to avoid using genetically-modified (GM) soy, despite concerns about GM-free supply and pricing.
In the past few years there has been a growing interest in understanding and researching animal intestinal health but more work is needed to improve milk replacer, reduce reliance on antibiotics and assess common performance metrics, says a US dairy scientist.
The EU farm lobby has welcomed the EU farm minister endorsement of the $500m rescue package put forward by the EU Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan.
Calves are the most valuable animal on the farm from the perspective of genetics and milk production but dairy producers are not giving them their complete attention, says a ruminant expert.
Reports from Phileo Lesaffre Global Ruminant Symposium
Canadian research shows a partial reduction in milk production in early lactation reduces metabolic stress and immunosuppression in high yielding dairy cows and does not compromise later productivity.
Arla ready to capitalize on what it sees as a major trend in dairy
Dairy company, Arla Foods, says it only has ambitions, at this stage, that more of its farmers will convert to GM free feed based on the increasing market willingness to pay the higher price required.
Researchers studying the impact of adding two yeast products to dairy cattle diets, found no evidence to suggest a ruminal effect but they saw increased energetic output with the cultures, suggesting higher absorption efficiency.
Special Edition: Environmentally friendly feed sector initiatives
A game changing development in dairy cattle feed intake genome trait research will allow for more efficient and sustainable production, says the Dutch academic involved.
Nutreco's Trouw Nutrition is relying on metabolic profiling and gene expression studies to examine the mode of action of its early calf feeding approach, LifeStart.
US agribusiness group, Cargill, and Iowa based feed additive supplier, Diamond V, have formed what they call a ‘strategic alliance’ to capitalize on the dynamism in the Russian livestock sector.
With increasing competition and shrinking margins, producers need maximum efficiency on their dairies. Precision nutrition is said to help save labor costs and improve animal performance.
Researchers with Zhejiang University say that pelletized broccoli byproducts may be used to replace other feed ingredients and address environmental waste.
Special Edition: livestock production and feed consumption trends
Global dairy supplies and a decrease in exports stemming from diminished demand along with the strong dollar have hit the US dairy market but domestic use is high.
Feed ingredient combinations and management practices remain areas for development and research in the US dairy industry, says long-time dairy nutritionist Gary Lane.
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