When we think about protein in a ration, we typically think of it as the most expensive nutrient from a feed cost standpoint, but it can also be expensive from a cost of gain perspective if we do not provide enough in a ration.

Researchers are exploring ways to modulate the diverse population of ruminal microorganisms to improve energy and protein efficiency in the rumen. Feed additives can support this objective by inhibiting or stimulating specific microbial populations.

At this point in the year, beef producers have eliminated a good portion of those winter haystacks and are hoping green spring grass is in the future.

Five dairy farms across Ontario decided to try something new in 2022 and came out the other side with new strategies for success on their dairies. From new feed mills to new reproductive strategies, each new practice held the key to more milk production.