Clostridial fermentation can be detected in silages by its unpleasant smell, slimy appearance and dark coloration. One reason for the nasty odor is butyric acid, which has a strong "rancid butter" smell.

Ultimately, return on investment determines the value of any probiotic during a particular segment of an animal’s life or through life cycle feeding. What did we gain by spending the money to feed the effective probiotic or what did we "not lose" by feeding it?

As spring progresses to summer, the percentage of haylage and small grains in TMR often increases to stretch corn-silage inventories or to dilute corn silage if the quality isn’t as good as we had hoped.

L’art de la nutrition laitière a beaucoup évolué au fil des ans. L’époque où les nutritionnistes laitiers se contentaient d’équilibrer les rations est révolue.

The imminent summer season brings a new set of challenges, and heat stress tops the list. It's more than just a buzzword; heat stress can negatively impact every animal on your farm – regardless of age – along with you and your team. Learn what strategies you can implement to mitigate heat stress.

One very important management practice that may be the least expensive with the greatest potential return is proper feedbunk management.

When was the last time you experienced “the best of both worlds?” As a figure of speech, you simply enjoyed the advantages of two very different things or situations at the same time.