Leaky gut occurs when a compromised GI tract lining allows harmful substances to be absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting ...

Increasing fibre digestibility could help improve feed efficiency this winter, according to nutritionists. Fibre is an important component in ruminant diets, both as an energy source and for correct ...

A calf’s digestive system is shaped by more than time. Diet, milk intake and early environmental exposure all influence rumen development. On a recent episode of the Kansas State University Beef ...

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 ...

Cows are notorious for chewing their cud, but did you know this is actually a key part of their digestive process? This chewing of cud, also called “ruminating,” is one feature of an interesting and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Animal nutrition is a multidisciplinary field that underpins agricultural productivity, human food security and environmental sustainability. It encompasses the study of how animals convert feed ...