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Feed Ingredient Insights

Are silage inoculants worth the cost?

With rising feed costs, it’s important to ask if they are always necessary, or are we adding expense without measurable benefit?

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The value of pellet screenings for feed mill efficiency

Learn more about the composition of pellet screenings, their potential applications and strategies for reintegrating them into animal feed to improve feed mill efficiency and profitability.

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How nutritionists set formulation limits for feed ingredients

One of the critical responsibilities of an animal nutritionist is determining the appropriate inclusion levels for various feed ingredients.

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Can cottonseed meal replace soybean meal in livestock diets?

As global feed costs rise and supply chain disruptions affect soybean meal availability, nutritionists and producers are exploring alternative protein sources like cottonseed meal.

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Fava beans a valuable feed ingredient for livestock

Vicia faba, or broad bean, has a high protein content, favorable amino acid profile and adaptability to various farming systems.

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Chicory pulp vs. whole root in premix formulations

How much dried whole chicory can replace dried chicory pulp in a premix while maintaining equivalent inulin levels?

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Oat hay for dairy, beef and sheep total mixed rations

Oat hay, harvested at the milk stage, is a high-quality forage option that can be incorporated into total mixed rations (TMR) for dairy cows, feedlot beef cattle and lactating sheep.

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Apple pomace a multi-species feed ingredient

Learn about apple pomace’s nutritional composition, technical aspects and tailored feeding recommendations for dairy cows, beef cattle, swine and poultry.

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Practical considerations for wet brewers grains in dairy feeds

As a byproduct, wet brewers grains are generally more affordable than other high-protein and fiber sources, which benefits dairy farms near breweries.

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Nutritional value of wet brewers grains in dairy feeding

Efstratia Papanikou: Wet brewers grains are a nutrient-dense, cost-effective and complimentary choice for dairy rations, offering a balanced profile of protein, fiber and energy.

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Hemp seed meal an emerging ingredient for livestock nutrition

Hemp seed meal has generated interest due to its rich nutritional profile, sustainability and potential to replace traditional protein sources.

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Moderate levels of whole cottonseeds boost dairy productivity

Recent studies have highlighted the effectiveness of incorporating whole cottonseed into dairy cow diets, offering significant advantages due to its unique nutritional composition.

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