Clayton Stoffel

Approaches for evaluating RUP and intestinal digestibility

Overcome challenges and become familiar with analysis results when assessing the commercially available methods for evaluating rumen-undegradable protein (RUP) and intestinal digestibility of animal-rendered byproducts.

November 2, 2023

Clayton Stoffel

Quickly and accurately characterizing the nutrient content of feedstuffs is vital for balancing high-performance dairy cow rations. It also allows manufacturers to develop robust quality control programs and represent their products as precisely as possible. When it comes to supporting overall animal health and performance, one of the most important nutrients we evaluate as an industry is protein.

Assessing actual nutrient digestibility is key for balanced rations

May 25, 2022

Clayton Stoffel

Given this year’s uncertainties surrounding fertilizer, fuel and freight, one thing is certain – the feed bill will be going up. To prepare for a scenario where ingredients are expensive and potentially hard to come by, many producers and nutritionists are taking a hard look at rations and evaluating what can be removed.

Fighting bacteria like clostridia requires a targeted approach

February 7, 2022

Clayton Stoffel

As herd production levels increase, the importance of managing feed hygiene (the bacterial, yeast and toxin loads in feeds) also increases. High-producing cows have an increased demand on their system to support milk production and are more susceptible to blips in feed hygiene.

Challenge accepted: Protein consistency in nutrient content, digestibility

August 7, 2020

Clayton Stoffel

Feeding dairy cows is as much an art as it is a science, and there are several obstacles that can pose challenges to a successful feeding program. One of these challenges is the consistency of the feeds at our disposal.

Mg and Ca (buffer) supplementation through the transition period

April 27, 2020

Clayton Stoffel and Sarah Stocks

The transition period is a key intersection of management on dairies. The sudden increase in demand for energy and nutrients to support milk production, coupled with the stresses of calving, contribute to many different metabolic disorders.

Clayton Stoffel

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Approaches for evaluating RUP and intestinal digestibility

Assessing actual nutrient digestibility is key for balanced rations

Fighting bacteria like clostridia requires a targeted approach

Challenge accepted: Protein consistency in nutrient content, digestibility

Mg and Ca (buffer) supplementation through the transition period

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