A cyclic changeover experiment, involving six sheep, was undertaken to evaluate the effects of molassed sugar-beet pulp (MSBP) and formic acid (FA), as silage additives, on silage fermentation, intake ...

The world's livestock sector is amidst a massive transformation, fuelled by high demand for meat and milk, which is likely to double over the next two decades in developing countries. The major ...

With feed and forage representing 70% of the variable costs of finishing beef and lambs, improving its utilisation can have a substantial impact on profitability. Feed efficiency, or the amount of ...

Research into the rumen of cattle has led to some encouraging results using additives to reduce methane emissions and increase weight gain. The CSIRO trialled a synthetic and a natural compound in the ...

Dairy producers can combat spring milk fat depression while supporting herd fertility by filling energy gaps with ...

For beef finishers, winter is often a time when a high level of starch is being fed to get animals finished as efficiently and profitably as possible. This can be a risk factor for acidosis. Acidosis ...

Failure to prepare the rumen can cause growth checks, or put calves at greater risk of illness because of nutritional stress. Forages such as straw or hay are a good source of fibre, which promotes ...