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The value of a rumen-protected methionine source isn't determined by what's on the label. It's determined by how much reaches the small intestine and becomes available to the cow.
The next generation of AminoShure-XM was engineered to deliver more metabolizable...
Delivers targeted lysine for precise amino acid balancing
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Norel Brought Its Global Team Together for the IX International Workshop in Malaysia in 2026.
The event focused on innovation, animal nutrition, global market challenges, and international collaboration.
Johor, Malaysia. Norel successfully held its IX International Workshop from October 12 to 15 in Malaysia, bringing together its international team to exchange knowledge, discuss market opportunities, and explore the latest developments in...
As dairy cattle productivity continues to increase through genetic advancement, providing adequate quantities of key nutrients has become increasingly challenging. Encapsulation technologies offer nutritionists a means of delivering nutrients that are susceptible to ruminal degradation, improving precision and formulation flexibility. However, not all encapsulated products perform equally. Differences in encapsulation technology and manufacturing can significantly affect nutrient...
Stefano Vandoni, Ruminant Technical Services Manager for Italy and MEA at Balchem, speaks about the importance of balancing amino acids to maximize efficiency and performance in dairy cows. He explains how rumen-protected technologies ensure essential nutrients reach the animal precisely where and when they’re needed. ...
1. Introduction High-producing dairy cows have high nutrient requirements, commonly met by feeding concentrated feeds rich in nutrients that can be digested and absorbed as volatile fatty acids in the rumen or as glucose and amino acids in the small intestine. Starch and protein are essential for rumen microbial growth, and a synchronized release and digestion of these nutrients in the rumen can enhance microbial protein synthesis and thus amino acids absorbed in the small...
Dr. Danielle Sherlock, Ruminant Innovation & Customer Success Manager at Adisseo, explains how heat stress during late gestation can influence the long-term productivity, health, and performance of dairy offspring across multiple generations. ...
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sodium and calcium salts of malic acid (RUMALATO (R)) supplementation on rumen fermentation, CH4 emissions and productivity parameters in ruminants. Three...
INTRODUCTION Feed (ration) formulation is a technique by which different feed ingredients are combined to provide required nutrient to animals for a period of time, usually 24 hours, at different stages of production. A ration should supply all essential nutrients and energy to maintain vital physiological functions of growth, reproduction and health of animals. Ration should be palatable, digestible with permissible level of anti-nutritional...
Traceability is no longer an option it is a strategic necessity in the global agri-food market. As consumers demand transparency, governments tighten health regulations, and exports require digital certification, technologies like Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerge as critical tools for...
INTRODUCTION While the fat of ruminant products in many cases is considered harmful to human health for its excessive content on saturated fatty acids, in latest years has been found that a component, the conjugated linolenic acid (CLA), content anticancer properties, in addition to lipolytic activity, prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetes (NRC, 1996). The CLA is the term used to describe one or more positional and geometric isomers of linolenic acid (cis-9, cis-12)...
Heat stress in dairy cows reduces milk production and health, and in pregnant cows it can affect not only the next lactation but also the next two generations. Nutritional solutions from Adisseo help maintain milk performance, support cow health, and improve the long-term productivity of future herds. ...
Due to genetic selection for specific production-related traits, genetic progress in dairy cattle, particularly Holsteins, has accelerated greatly. Advances in genomics have dramatically increased the potential for milk fat and protein yields (Figures 1 and 2). Today’s cows are genetically capable of producing levels of components that would have been considered impossible just a decade ago. However, fully reaching that potential now depends highly on more precise nutrition. As...
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A cow’s biology and genetics set the stage for her milk production potential. Thanks to genomics, the pace of genetic progress has accelerated in recent years, pushing that potential ever higher. But are we feeding cows to match it? Today’s dairy cows can achieve more with better nutrition, yet their ability to physically consume enough nutrients lags behind their rising requirements. ...
This discussion explores the distinct roles of choline and methionine in transition dairy cows. Experts explain how choline supports liver function and milk production, why it cannot be replaced by methionine, and how strategic supplementation can improve productivity, health, and reproductive performance. ...
Experts explain why forage amino acid profiles are relatively stable, how microbial protein influences amino acid supply, and why diet formulation should focus on balancing key protein sources for optimal dairy cow performance. ...
This video explores the evolving understanding of amino acid nutrition in modern high-producing dairy cows, The discussion also addresses nitrogen efficiency, emphasizing the importance of precision feeding strategies to reduce nitrogen excretion, improve environmental sustainability, and maintain high productivity in dairy systems. ...
Precision feeding has rapidly gained momentum across the dairy industry as producers face rising pressure to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and maximize the genetic potential of modern cows. While the concept is simple—provide each cow exactly what she needs and nothing more—the...
Introduction The first phase of lactation remains the most nutritionally stressful period for a dairy cow. Milk yield rises sharply while dry matter intake (DMI) increases more slowly, creating a temporary negative energy and protein balance. Many farmers respond by adding more protein, assuming it will automatically boost milk. Yet excessive protein rarely improves yield and often leads to higher nitrogen waste, liver stress, and feed costs. This article revisits the...