Ruminants were the source of dairy milk and meat. As an herbivore, the functionality of their digestive system could convert plant fiber into volatile fatty acids and other products. This capacity was ...

"This publication marks a significant contribution to rumen microbiology and the genome sequences, coupled with their corresponding cultures, will make the Hungate Collection an outstanding resource ...

For beef finishers, winter is often a time when a high level of starch is being fed to get animals finished as efficiently and profitably as possible. This can be a risk factor for acidosis. Acidosis ...

Tackling the issues that commonly disrupt rumen function will maximise milk from forage, digestive health and margins this winter. Key to this will be targeting problems effectively. Sign Up and be ...

Improving feed efficiency is a key factor in the sustainable development of the livestock industry. Livestock breeds with the low residual feed intake (RFI) trait can reduce feeding costs and increase ...

The question of when to use a yeast, buffer or rumen conditioner is one that leaves many dairy producers confused. The key, according to Derek McIlmoyle, AB Vista’s technical director for GB and ...

Learning more about rumen function and how to improve it is key to boosting production in dairy herds and generating wealth for New Zealand farmers. Altum Animal Nutrition Manager Jackie Aveling said ...

The world's livestock sector is amidst a massive transformation, fuelled by high demand for meat and milk, which is likely to double over the next two decades in developing countries. The major ...

With feed and forage representing 70% of the variable costs of finishing beef and lambs, improving its utilisation can have a substantial impact on profitability. Feed efficiency, or the amount of ...

Livestock agriculture faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, particularly enteric methane, urinary ...