Recognising the Symptoms: Livestock exposed to mycotoxins may show: Temperamental behaviour (e.g. not walking easily to the shed, kicking off cups during milking Scouring – indication of poor gut health Increased somatic cell counts in milk Lameness and rough coat Liver damage Reduced reproductive performance and infertility Aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk Heat stress and […]
Bypass Fats – More Than ME Traditionally used as a concentrated metabolisable energy (ME) source, bypass fats are a highly flexible way to boost your herd’s energy at this time of the year. Take Golden Flake® for example – it contains 37MJME/kgDM, compared to most other feeds and pasture that range from 10-13MJME/kgDM. A typical […]
Loose Manure and Lameness, how are they linked? Loose, and often bubbly manure occurs on a lot of farms when pasture undergoes its spring and autumn “flush”. But just because it is common does not mean that it is normal. If we think about what loose or bubbly manure is telling us….. it is […]
Feeding for Flexibility: NEXULIN® and LIPOEN+® Help Dairy Cows Cope with Early Lactation Stress Improving metabolic flexibility. A dairy cow’s ability to adapt energy use to meet shifting demands is becoming a foundation of modern herd management. Cows that adapt more efficiently to energy deficits early in lactation tend to be healthier, more productive, and […]
Managing Fodder Beet feeding in Autumn for optimal production and animal health. It is well known that the gradual introduction of Fodder Beet (FB) into the diet of lactating dairy cows in Autumn is critical to maintaining milk production and preventing rumen acidosis. But, even in experienced and motivated operations, some cows may still experience […]
