Selenium, like the other trace minerals, is necessary to sustain life and is essential for basic physiological functions in dairy cows. While the daily requirement for trace minerals is small, their importance to dairies has been documented in research. The trace mineral requirements for dairy cows often cannot be met through forage and grain...
Forages can vary in terms of their trace mineral concentration. As such, supplemental copper, zinc, manganese and selenium are needed to optimize the cattle herd’s trace mineral status, as meeting their trace mineral requirements is fundamental for achieving optimal immunity, health, reproductive efficiency and growth....
Alltech Canada is calling for nominations for the Alltech Canada Planet of Plenty Award, which is designed to recognize farmers, producers and ranchers across the country who produce nutritious food while preserving natural resources.
Alltech believes that agriculture has the greatest potential to positively shape the future of our...
When Jillian and Brett Byers consider the daily routines on their farm in Blue Ridge, Alberta, they’re looking toward the future while focusing on the day-to-day needs of their family, animals, and the local community. Parents to four children — Ellery, Cohen, Branson, and Russell — they’re thinking about what they are leaving behind for...