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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...
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Introduction It is estimated that the human world population will exceed nine billion by 2050 (United Nations, 2019), raising a global concern over food security. Increasing consumption of animal protein has been suggested as one of the sustainable strategies to address food security, as it is a rich source of the most common limiting essential amino acids (FAO, 2013; Gorissen and Witard, 2018; Van Vliet et al., 2015), as well as vitamin B12 (Obersby et al., 2013), calcium (Magkos et...
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1. Introduction Dairy cows have to afford several endocrine, metabolic, reproductive, and immunological challenges during the productive cycle. These challenges are particularly pronounced during the transition period (TP), when cows experience a reduction in dry matter intake (DMI), leading to negative energy balance (NEB), lipomobilization, and body mass loss. This metabolic stress occurs alongside drastic changes in hormone concentrations, decreased blood calcium levels, and...
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INTRODUCTION In the tropics, grasses are the main source of food for livestock; however, during the drought season, growth and quality of forages is low, affecting animals productivity. Therefore to evaluate alternatives for forage replacement during that period, turns necessary. Sugarcane is a crop produced in more than 100 countries worldwide, and its biomass production exceeds that of any other forage, making it a good animal feed strategy for sustainable agricultural...
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I. FOUNDATIONS OF ANIMAL NUTRITION Animal nutrition is the part of animal husbandry that studies the use of different foods – or, more specifically, the immediate principles that constitute them – to satisfy the needs of animals useful to man [2]. This is defined as the series of processes through which an organism acquires and assimilates food to promote its growth and replace worn or damaged tissues. The nutrients are fundamental for the animals to carry out their...
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This interview with Stefano Vandoni (Balchem) explores how TMR stability directly influences the effectiveness of rumen-protected nutrients such as amino acids. ...
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Stefano Vandoni (Balchem) highlights how a new precision release lysine technology helps nutritionists and producers manage performance, feed costs, and ration variability ...
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Stefano Vandoni (Balchem) points out the importance of encapsulation for delivering key nutrients to dairy cows ...
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Updated Vitamin Requirements Across Species: Microvit® Nutrition Guide
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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. ...
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Stefano Vandoni (Balchem) explains how Balchem leverages decades of expertise in encapsulated technologies to deliver reliable rumen-protected amino acids. He highlights the Aminoshure range and previews the upcoming next-generation lysine source designed for precision and consistent on-farm performance. ...
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Stefano Vandoni, Ruminant Technical Services Manager, Italy and MEA at Balchem, shares insights on how the amino acid market is shifting across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa ...
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Introduction This era may be conferred as the era of nanotechnology due to the use of nanoparticles in diversified purposes such as in the fields of medicine, engineering, information, environmental technology [1,2], pigments, food, electronics appliances [3], biological, and pharmaceutical applications [4,5], etc. Nanomaterials are also used in the fields of biology (molecular and cellular), biotechnology, mineral nutrition, physiology, reproduction, pharmacology, etc., in both...
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Introduction Precision nutrition means diets are formulated as close as possible to requirements while avoiding any deficiency issues. Benefits of precision mineral nutrition can include reduced diet costs, reduced environmental impact, and reduced risk of toxicity. The major problem with precision mineral nutrition is increased risk of deficiency. Deficiency can be manifested as a clinical deficiency (e.g., grass tetany caused by inadequate magnesium), or as numerous subclinical...
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Dr. Claudia Parys shares insights on the mechanisms behind improved amino acid balance, microbial protein synthesis, and metabolic resilience, highlighting BoruCare® Capsin's role in advancing sustainable dairy production ...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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Dr. Claudia Parys, responsible for the ruminant portfolio at Evonik Animal Nutrition, shares the inspiration behind developing a natural, capsaicinoid-rich solution designed to improve nutrient supply and milk production in lactating dairy cows. She also explains how this approach differs from traditional nutritional products and its unique benefits for dairy farming.
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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. ...
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Spotlight: “Encapsulated nutrients can provide consistent, reliable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. However, how well these products perform in terms of durability, rumen stability, intestinal release and, ultimately, cow performance vary depending on the encapsulation and manufacturing process utilized. Thus, it is critical that in situ , in vitro and in vivo research be used to evaluate an encapsulate’ s performance in...
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Introduction : Choline is essentially a required nutrient for all dairy cows, with proven benefits on metabolic health, milk production, colostrum yield, and calf vitality. It offers a proven solution to help cows transition smoothly and boost productivity. Discover how this innovation benefits both herds and profitability. The Power of ReaShure®-XC Precision Release Choline - Choline has long been recognized as a critical nutrient for dairy cows, particularly...
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Spotlight: “The interaction between lysine and methionine in increasing milk fat and feed efficiency is a perfect example of why balancing for all essential amino acids is so important. In an ideal world, we could provide exactly the required amount of essential amino acids, but this is difficult with only rumen protected forms of lysine and methionine currently available in the market. In this case, if we only balance for lysine or methionine instead of both, we could be missing out...
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Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health successfully concluded its European seminar series in the UK and Italy, welcoming more than 300 participants from 19 countries across Europe and the Middle East. The events featured top international speakers and...
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