ruminants

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12-06 | Research

Irish research: Feed additives cut cattle methane by up to 28%

Heat-stressed ruminants could benefit from increases in the post-ruminal supply of amino acids such as arginine, cysteine, leucine, lysine, and methionine. Photo: Canva

05-06 | Article

Smart feeding: How specific amino acids support cattle in hot climates

While feed may be safe, transmitting foot and mouth disease can occur through feed-related activities, such as transport, other material or the movements of people. Photo: Canva

26-05 | News

Feed isn’t the FMD risk: But delivery could be

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26-05 | News

New dairy feed using flaxseed and pea protein could cut methane output

Soy transport in the port of Ghent, Belgium. Photo: Twan Wiermans

13-05 | News

A novel tool in the feed safety toolbox

The annual survey, based on data from 142 countries and 28,235 feed mills, found that the top 4 countries produced more than half of the world’s feed (52%). Photo: Canva

06-05 | News

Global animal feed production bounced back in 2024

Results suggests that using onion peel as a natural feed additive is promising in reducing methane in dairy cows. The yellow variety of onion (Allium cepa L.) was used for this experiment. Photo: Zana van Dijk

22-04 | News

Onion peel feed additive cuts methane in dairy cows

Artificial Intelligence: Cross validation with an essential oil-based feed additive for enteric methane mitigation in dairy cows. Photo: Canva

20-04 | Research

AI predicts dairy feed additive impact on methane emissions

The study compared the rumen function and milk production of cows offered one of three dietary treatments: grass-only, grass-white clover and TMR ration. Photo: Van Assendelft Fotografie

14-04 | Research

Optimising dairy diets: Impact on milk production and rumen function

In terms of global challenges, Petersen highlights sustainability, labour shortages and food security. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

21-03 | Interview

Feed efficiency & ruminants: Susan Petersen, Cargill, shares insights