By Essi Evans We tend to think that cows have a protein requirement and, frequently, diets are balanced to a specific crude protein level: 16
By E. Evans, R. J. Patterson, and N. Clark The use of yeast products based on live Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures are common
By Bob Patterson Rumen efficiency largely determines your herd’s ability to get the most nutrient value possible from its rations. When meeting with your herd
By Lori Weaver New research is shedding more light on how to best detect hidden contaminants and reduce their impact on dairy cattle. For the
By Essi Evans, Robert Patterson and Charles Sniffen Each amino acid profile has specific metabolic and structural roles to play, and no amino acid can
By Essi Evans and Robert J. Patterson Phytoestrogens can have significant effects on reproductive performance in dairy cows. Since soybean products can contain high levels
By Essi Evans and Robert J. Patterson While the estimated factorial requirements for lysine to methionine may be approximately a 3:1 ratio, there is ample
By Dwain Bunting and John Lopez As dairy producers look for effective ways to improve herd health and limit animal stress, direct-fed microbial products can
