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Prince Agri Products launches new dairy cow nutrition website

Prince Agri Products Inc. has launched a new website, TheOmniGenDifference.com, which focuses on the role of dairy cow nutrition and management in maintaining a healthy immune system and greater productivity.Research continues to demonstrate that a well-functioning immune system is vital to dairy cattle when dealing with stressful events such as calving, high milk production, social changes, weather changes and forage quality issues.

Kemin dairy technical services manager receives dairy science association award

Dr. Kevin Herrick, dairy technical services manager with Kemin Industries, has been awarded the 2013 American Dairy Science Association Graduate Student Paper Publication Award, presented at the organization's annual meeting held in Indianapolis, Ind., on July 10. Herrick was awarded for his work appearing in the June 2012 issue of the Journal of Dairy Science.

How to formulate better ruminant diets

The total protein in feed ingredients used for ruminants is partitioned between the rumen-degraded protein and rumen-undegraded protein. Values are often assigned to protein ingredients on the basis of the rumen-degraded protein that they yield.

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DSM completes acquisition of nutritional supplements company Tortuga

Royal DSM, a global life sciences and materials sciences company, has completed the acquisition of Tortuga Companhia Zootécnica Agrária, a nutritional supplements company with a focus on pasture raised beef and dairy cattle, for a total enterprise value of about €440 million (US$575.8 million). The acquisition was announced in August 2012.

Dairy specialist rejoins Kent Nutrition Group

Peter Howe has rejoined Kent Nutrition Group as a dairy specialist, focusing on the Vermont area. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Arizona, as well as an MBA from Norwich University.

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Cow-calf stage significant contributor of greenhouse gases

The cow-calf stage is the most significant contributor of greenhouse gases during beef production, according to a paper for the Journal of Animal Science which showed that overall beef production has a carbon footprint ranging from 10.7 kg to 22.6 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of hot carcass weight. In the cow-calf phase, the cow gives birth and nurses the calf until the calf is six to 10 months old.

Novus Mintrex trace minerals may improve dairy cow immune response

A recent University of Delaware study of early lactation dairy cows revealed improved immune response when treated with Novus International Inc.'s Mintrex chelated trace minerals. Cows fed Mintrex were able to generate an elevated antibody response to a pathogen, which better enabled them to fight infection, according to the study, which was published in the August edition of Journal of Dairy Science.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Poultry, pig, dairy, aquaculture forums highlighted at EuroTier 2012

Participating at EuroTier 2012 is about acquiring global knowledge and fresh perspectives, and to further facilitate this exchange of know-how and information, topics for the forums and show specials have been carefully selected to reflect closely the trends the industry is witnessing in the animal production market today and throughout the world.

AB Vista ReaShure

ReaShure from AB Vista is a feed additive designed to improve cow health, milk production and reproduction. This fully protected choline product provides nutrition for cows during the pre- and post-calving transition period.

Protecting dairy feed from mycotoxins

Keeping dairy feed free of mycotoxins is a challenge. However, there are some ways to stop mycotoxins from being passed on to milk.

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Laboratory Products and Services

Trouw Nutrition International Rumenac

Trouw Nutrition International

Trouw Nutrition International's Rumenac is a four-step ruminant feed evaluation system for more efficient rationing in dairy cows. The system evaluates rumen fermentation as well as the supply of aminogenic, ketogenic and glycogenic nutrients.

Dairy science professor Arnold Hippen dies at 58

Arnold R. Hippen, Ph.D., an expert in dairy science, passed away Saturday, July 9, at the age of 58. Hippen became a professor at South Dakota State University in 1998, where he taught dairy farm management and dairy cattle nutrition.

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