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Bio-Vet hires sales representatives for three dairy regions

Bio-Vet, Inc. has added sales representatives to provide additional customer support in three key dairy regions.

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ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

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Rabobank report: Global dairy price recovery 6 months away

Rabobank’s new report on the global dairy industry shows global dairy prices have softened considerably through the second quarter of 2014. According to Rabobank’s “Dairy Quarterly Q2: Beyond the tipping point,” prices fell as a result of improved milk production in export regions and the easing of forward purchasing by China.

World Dairy Expo invites producers to attend ‘Designer Dairy’

Dairy producers and industry professionals from around the globe are invited to attend the World Dairy Expo -- “Designer Dairy” -- on September 30 through October 4, 2014, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The expo will focus on the newest research, products and services that are relevant to today’s dairy operations.

Seaweed mineral supplement for organic dairy cows

Marine algae, seaweeds, have emerged as the next promising feed ingredient, and a number of studies already evaluate different forms of it in all species. A recent study assessed the value of certain seaweeds as a source of minerals in organic dairy cattle.

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Live yeast helps manage heat stress in dairy cows

Heat stress impacts the health and performance of high-producing livestock; for example, heat stress costs the U.S. dairy industry more than $800 million a year. While practical herd management practices alleviate the effect of heat stress, it continues to represents challenges for the cow’s digestion -- and, it particularly impacts the cow’s rumen.

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Cargill’s greenfield dairy feed mill breaks ground in India

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in late February on CargillIndia’s greenfield dairy feed mill in Bathinda. The project will cater to the growingneed for quality feed for Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan dairy farmers.

JBS United announces dates for Midwest dairy producers’ technical conference

JBS United announced it will host the sixth annual Technical Conference for Dairy Producers in the Midwest, providing critical education to dairy producers. The conference will focus on "Bridging the Gap: Optimizing Nutrition Throughout the Dairy Life Cycle."

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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