THE IMPORTANCE OF RUMEN PROPIONATE VERSUS ACETATE PRODUCTION
Acetate and propionate are two dominant volatile fatty acids, or VFAs, produced by rumen microbes during fermentation. Both are important, but they support different outcomes
Acetate and propionate are two dominant volatile fatty acids, or VFAs, produced by rumen microbes during fermentation. Both are important, but they support different outcomes
Transitioning from late pregnancy into early lactation puts cows under major strain. Energy demand is increasing just when the appetite drops right on calving time.
Are we setting cows up to go down after calving? When a cow goes down after calving, it is easy to blame the calving itself.
Raising strong, healthy cows isn’t just about the day-to-day feed and setting up future generations for success. Because calves rely on nutrients from their mother
Post-calving recovery is extremely important and we need to ensure our cows are transitioning smoothly from giving birth into milk production. Providing the right nutritional
Early lactation, spanning both calving and mating, is a stressful time for cows as energy demand is very high at a time when cows may