Protein digestibility changes with age in pigs during the 4-weeks post weaning.
31 Mar 2022
By Oliver Ashton Common feed ingredient tables provide protein digestibility values for ingredients, using measurements determined in grower-finisher pigs. Engelsmann… more
Iceberg indicators – a novel tool for more holistic assessment of animal welfare
07 Feb 2022
By Abigail Frazer The assessment of animal welfare on commercial farms is essential not only to safeguard the health and… more
04 Jan 2022
By Annie Williams Mineral status and metabolic indicators effect body condition, methane emissions and lamb body weight, similar to findings… more
Feeding of Reduced Crude-Protein Diets for Sustainable Poultry Production
21 Nov 2021
By Kareem Damilola Food production (crop or animal) is a contributor to the greenhouse effect. Deforestation occurs for cropping to… more
The issue of dairy cow-calf separation
15 Oct 2021
By Olivia Bolton In British dairy production systems, cows and calves are commonly separated soon after birth and calves reared… more
Reaching net zero in UK dairy production
19 Sep 2021
By Lucy Ross The UK dairy industry has an important role in providing food security by generating nutritious products from… more
Stakeholder communication is the key to a thriving livestock sector
31 Aug 2021
By George Peart The Scottish Rural College recently released a report from two research studies which investigated how social media… more
From milk to solids – why the weaning transition is a critical stage in dairy youngstock rearing
31 Jul 2021
By Holly Vickery The milk feeding stage and weaning transition are considered high risk periods for young ruminants, with the… more