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Different fats for different milk applications
Feeding cows different fatty acids alters the properties of the milk they produce. This not only impacts the fat content but also the physical properties for manufacturing into dairy products, making it possible to produce milk more-targeted uses.
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Heat stress and its impact on dairy cows, and the ‘cool nutrient’
The serious topic of heat stress and how you can use rumen-protected fats to reduce the negative effects of heat stress on the health and productivity of your herd.
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An introduction to feed fats and fatty acids on the farm
Dr. Richard Kirkland, Global Technical Manager at Volac Wilmar, explains why rumen-protected fats were developed for dairy cows, and why they are so beneficial to helping you meet your on-farm targets.
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How to maintain a healthy rumen in dairy cows - tips for every season
The cornerstone of dairy cow wellbeing is maintaining a fully functional rumen - a vital part of the cow's digestive system. Let's break this down according to each season of the year and give you timely tips for each season...
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Everything you need to know about body condition scoring dairy cows
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a technique that farmers often dismiss or overlook, but it’s a surprisingly effective barometer of each cow’s health, wellbeing, and future productivity.
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All your questions about spring turnout answered
Preparing your dairy herd for spring can be a tricky task – keeping one eye on your cows’ health and one eye on the weather. Especially when it’s been as wet as it has in the UK and Ireland over the last few months.
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Why feed fatty acids to dairy cows?
Fatty acids are integral to maintaining the productivity of your dairy cows; they are a crucial source of energy and influence various important bodily functions. But distinguishing between different fatty acids is key to success.
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How wetter silage can affect your herd
This year, UK dairy farmers might experience wetter silage than usual, potentially affecting the quality of this essential livestock feed. We spoke to Peter Smith, Business Manager at Volac International, to learn more about how farmers can handle this...
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How to achieve key dairy farming objectives (in 60 seconds)
With help from Dr Richard Kirkland, Global Technical Manager for Volac Wilmar, we explore some of the options available for achieving key farming objectives.
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Dairying in Israel: lessons from the Middle-East
In his latest expedition, Dr. Richard visited Israel to see how this Middle-Eastern country has come to develop a fascinating and efficient food production system.
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Highlights and talking points from EuroTier 2022
With conversations ranging from the importance of measuring the ROI of farming business inputs, to talking about the sustainability “big picture”, here's a look at the highlights from EuroTier 2022
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Cost-cutting on dairy farms: working smarter pays dividends long term
In uncertain times, it's tempting to make cutbacks on farm inputs that could be deemed a luxury. However, we’re here to show that working smarter, not harder, to improve farm efficiency maximises the chances of long-term profitability.