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BlogPart One: The Hidden Costs of Heat StressBy Dr. Tricia Wood, Technical Services-Ruminant, Lallemand Animal Nutrition This article is the first in a series of three about heat stress in dairy cattle. As temperatures climb, dairy producers can expect more than a drop in milk yield. Rising […]
Feb 26, 2026
BlogAvoid the Summer Slump: Feed and Management Tips for Hot WeatherBy Tricia Wood, PhD, Technical Services – Ruminant, Lallemand Animal Nutrition As summer settles in, volatile temperature swings and extended stretches of heat and humidity can challenge even the best-managed dairy herds. One of the most immediate impacts of heat stress […]
Feb 26, 2026
BlogFrom field to fork: Small innovations to help improve farming sustainabilityAs global agriculture transforms, the question of sustainability is no longer aspirational—it has become essential for operations. As climate variability intensifies and resource constraints tighten, the agricultural sector must fundamentally rethink how it produces food while maintaining environmental balance and […]
Feb 24, 2026
BlogBoosting forage inventories with alternative cropsSpring is here, and for many producers, the question isn’t just what to plant; it’s how to protect forage inventories in a year where weather and economics remain unpredictable. After several seasons of tight margins and regional droughts, flexibility is […]
Jan 29, 2026
BlogRethinking transition cow managementUp to 75% of cow diseases occur within the first month post-calving — making this phase critical for long-term health and productivity. Transition management used to focus on metabolic disorders like ketosis and hypocalcemia. New research suggests a more holistic […]
Jan 26, 2026
BlogExpert Interview: Managing gut health in high-producing dairy cowsAs part of our Expert Interviews series, we met with Mike Steele, Research Scientist at the University of Guelph (Canada), to discuss a critical topic: digestive challenges in high-producing dairy cows during the transition period and effective management strategies. Watch […]
Dec 9, 2025
BlogTowards more sustainable milk production with integrated farmWith growing demands from customers for improved environmental performance and transparency throughout the food chain, the pressure is on farmers to reduce emissions at a farm level and strive towards a more sustainable dairy farm. In the pursuit of net-zero […]
Jul 17, 2025
BlogMore Sustainable Operations: One Ton of Feed at a TimeCleaner feed helps optimize the ruminant digestive system, helping producers improve performance Cleaner feed isn’t just about quality—it’s about optimizing the digestive system to drive better performance and long-term sustainability. Today’s livestock producers have made incredible strides in converting every […]
Jun 24, 2025
BlogFrom Ingredients to Strategy: Rethinking Antioxidant DefenseHow a combination of antioxidants can become an effective protection system In animal nutrition, antioxidant solutions against oxidative stress in feed have long been standard – but how they are used is evolving. Today, it is well understood where oxidative […]
Jun 2, 2025
BlogBoosting Cow-Calf Herd Efficiency Bite by BiteFor cow-calf producers, maximizing forage utilization isn’t just a goal—it is essential. With unpredictable pasture conditions and rising input costs, ensuring cows extract the most nutrition from available grass is critical to maintaining herd productivity and profitability. The challenge? Energy […]
May 30, 2025