Precision dairy rationing tools improve milk production, profits
Maximizing nutrition in early lactation dairy diets can have long-lasting positive effects on production, fertility
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NIR analysis aids in combating variability, identifying accurate nutrient, mineral parameters
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Balanced nutrition greatly affects immune function, performance in transition cows
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Nutrient requirements for fighting disease are quite different from those required for productive purposes.
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Science also can make livestock more productive and environmentally friendly.
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Almond producers in California are exploring the possibility of using almond hulls as feedstock for black solider flies, among other areas.
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Trace minerals have critical roles in the immune function and cell metabolism in ruminants. For cows in transition or during early lactation
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When it comes to effectively managing lameness in dairy and beef cattle, there is no magic bullet.
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It starts with the calves; it always has. But we seem to be lacking in raising those calves to become excellent replacement heifers
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As climate change becomes an omnipresent issue in global agriculture, heat stress in Europe will become an increasing issue in, not only the usual areas
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Conventional breeding techniques for more milk production may be obvious. However, not so much is known about the underlying genetics
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Intensive dairy farming demands very much from modern day dairy cows. Genetic improvement resulted in higher yield capacity and on average larger cows
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Healthy reproduction status, organ functioning and milk production levels are important aspects in optimal performing ruminants
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Lameness has an impact on milk production, welfare and herd profitability. It is a serious problem in many dairy herds worldwide
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Supplementing pregnant cow diets with levels of selenium could improve the passive transfer of immunoglobulin to calves, say researchers.
![Genes identified that could lead to beef cattle improvement](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/11-2018/2f23375f-5bfe633d425cc5c105688e90.jpg)
Researchers in Brazil identify 35 genes associated with reproduction, milk composition, growth, meat, carcass, health and body conformation traits in Gir cattle
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Dairy cows need optimal conditions to be productive. Warm climates like in the Middle East, do not contribute to achieving the goal
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Despite years of research on mastitis and udder health, there are still many facets that need further exploration in order to get to grips with the disease.
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Supplementing the diets of dairy cows facing heat stress conditions with a live yeast additive may shorten the time to estrus and improve cow fertility
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New technology could unlock additional nutrition from fibrous feed ingredients, as improvements in understanding the ruminal microbiome show potential paths