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Take steps now to combat risks observed in 2016 forages

The 2016 Midwest and Eastern U.S. forage crop is projected to yield greater milk volume based upon nutrient content and digestibility trends. However, the 2016 corn silage and high moisture corn harvest brought unexpected challenges for much of the U.S., leading to delayed harvest and plant and grain maturity advancing beyond ideal stages. Further, nutrition-robbing factors are present and now becoming a considerable point of discussion.

Ridley recalls beef cattle feed product

Ridley Block Operations has voluntarily recalled a single batch of its beef cattle feed product, Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block, because it contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) that may be harmful to beef cattle.

Benefits of fiber-degrading enzymes in dairy cow diets

Improvements in dairy cow performance can be attributed to the feeding of exogenous fiber-degrading enzyme products. The feed additives increase the animal's feed digestion and intake.

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Cargill breaks ground on animal feed plant in Michigan

Cargill has broken ground on an animal feed production facility in Owosso, Michigan.

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Bayer to acquire Boehringer’s US Cydectin portfolio

Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) have signed an agreement under which, on completion of the transaction, Bayer would acquire BIVI’s Cydectin bovine and ovine endectocide products in the U.S.

Diamond V NutriTek nutritional health product

Diamond V NutriTek is a nutritional health product for all dairy animals that enables dairy producers to optimize cow health and performance despite the long slump in milk prices.

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EU dairy industry milk crisis impacting feed production

Compound feed producers continue to see the demand for livestock concentrates drop after the end of the milk quota system.

5 tips to keep cattle healthy during winter

As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, there are measures beef and dairy cattle producers can take to prepare.

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Crude protein levels low in 2016 silage crops

The crude protein levels in 2016’s silage crops are two percent below the target of 16 percent, according to experts.

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US beef, dairy farmers must guard against mycotoxins

The U.S. is expecting a large corn crop, projected as high as 15.09 billion bushels, and the 2016 wheat crop yields have been at or near record levels in several wheat classes.

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Nuscience acquires Uruguayan company Nutral

Nuscience, the specialty division of the Royal Agrifirm group and a global player in the animal nutrition industry, has reached an agreement to buy all of the shares of the Uruguayan company Solapa S.A., known under its commercial name Nutral.

BioZyme hires Dairy Territory Business Manager

BioZyme Inc. recently hired Kevin Arand of Waunakee, Wis., as Dairy Territory Business Manager in the Supplement Division.

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