Blog
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Why the need for rumen-protected fat?
In this blog, we'll explore why not just any fat will do, as well as why it needs to be rumen-protected to achieve optimum results.
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Everything you need to know about mitigating methane emissions
We’ve caught up with Dr. Sophie Parker-Norman, Head of R&D and Technical at Volac International, to find out more about the science surrounding CH4 production and how we can manage its production through nutrition.
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Putting your heat stress know-how to the test
As any seasoned farmer will confirm, heat stress can be both distressing and costly, so we figured it would be a good time to refresh our memories and put your heat stress knowledge to the test.
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Keeping tabs on dairy tech trends
Here's a little run-down of the must-have tech for all the moo-vers and shakers of the UK dairy industry in 2022.
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Top tips for spring and summer farm efficiency
We’re here to share a few tips and handy reminders of tasks to tick off your list and help spring/summer 2022 run as smoothly as possible for you and your herd.
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The household names taking sustainable palm oil seriously
According to a shopping list created by Chester Zoo as part of their sustainable palm oil challenge, there is a great range of guilt-free food products for every meal. Here's a look at some of the big brands taking palm oil seriously...
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Behind-the-Scenes: Creating our ‘Lactation Journey’ Animation
We love our bovine buddies. That’s why, when thinking of ways to discuss the “Lactation Curve” for our new video, we wanted to tackle the topic in a different way, asking the question... What’s the experience like from the cow’s perspective?
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The Hidden Cost of Fertility
We spoke to US Dairy Nutritionist Dr. Mary Beth De Ondarza and our Global Technical Manager, Dr. Richard Kirkland to discuss the effects of feed fats on fertility, and gain insight into why the right nutrition in those first 100 days is so vital.
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Turning up the truths on spring turnout
With Spring around the corner, various questions come to light when it comes to maintaining the health, productivity, and profitability of your dairy herd. Here’s the lowdown on the truths and tales of spring turnout.
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Decisions, Decisions: Choosing the right feed fat
Introducing our handy Fatty Acid Decision Maker, which will help you decide which product is best for your herd, depending on your primary objectives and the lactation stage of your cows.
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The Price of Milk: How low can it go?
Dairy farmers face huge financial challenges with the price of milk as low as 51p per litre in the UK’s major supermarkets in 2022? So why is the price of milk so low? Let’s take a look...
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The environmental impact of dairy farming: Myths debunked
All too often, the pressure is put on the dairy farmer when it comes to overcoming the impact of the industry on the environment. When the facts are viewed in context though, the outlook isn’t nearly so bleak...