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Understanding Rumen Function: Part 1
Overall digestibility of feed, described as the amount of feed dry matter (DM) consumed less the amount of faecal DM, is a major determinant of…
Assessing Colostrum Quality
Good quality colostrum is essential if calves are to survive and thrive. Colostrum contains immunoglobulins (Ig, antibodies) that protects the calf…
Liver Metabolism & Fatty Liver Syndrome: Managing the Transition Period of the Modern Dairy Cow
The liver of the lactating dairy cow approximates to 8-10kg metabolically active tissue whilst Gibb et al (1992) provided evidence of extensive liver…
Rumen Acidosis: Managing the Transition Period of the Modern Dairy Cow
During the dry period, dietary levels of starch only need to be relatively modest, at best to provide some readily available energy for the rumen…
Displaced Abomasum: Managing the Transition Period of the Modern Dairy Cow
As already indicated in our previous blog, low blood calcium levels affect ruminal function, with associated effects on rumen and abomasum…
Managing the Transition Period of the Modern Dairy Cow
The importance of steaming up the late gestation cow in preparation for the next lactation has been recognised for several decades. With increasing…
How Can I Use My Own Cereals To Feed My Cows?
Harvest is coming and a lot of farmers are thinking to use whole cereals to feed their ruminant with the aim of decreasing overall food costs.
Grass Intake
Potential intake is determined by the bodyweight of the cow as well as actual level of milk production whilst feed constraints include herbage…
Grass Production and Feed Efficiency
Assessing dry matter intakes is a key element for success. Measuring milk production, knowing how much cows are consuming in dry matter terms and…