Cows are literally designed to eat for hours, which can actually get them in trouble. The rumen, or a cow’s first stomach (and why they’re called ruminators), is a fermentation system that thrives on ...

A cyclic changeover experiment, involving six sheep, was undertaken to evaluate the effects of molassed sugar-beet pulp (MSBP) and formic acid (FA), as silage additives, on silage fermentation, intake ...

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 ...

Maximize calf growth and rumen health by providing warm, free-choice water. Learn why water temp and timing are vital for ...

A recent study conducted by Miner Institute’s Marcos Marcondes evaluated whether reconstituted finely ground corn could serve ...

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 ...

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