Oct 27
India is the largest producer of milk with 187.75 MT production ( Basic animal husbandry statistics, 2019). The average yield is about 1600 Kg/animal whereas the world average is about 2700 kg/animal. Israel and the USA are the leading countries with average yields of about 13000 and 10500 Kg/animal respectively. …READ MORE
Dec 10
In 2013, an October blizzard took South Dakota by surprise and with its snow and ice came major cattle loss. Winter is coming and with it extreme weather conditions. While ice, sleet, and snow may bring a welcome Snow Day for many Americans, for farmers and agriculture workers, it can …READ MORE
Mar 27
Finding a feed preservation solution that protects the nutritional quality of grains and livestock feed is difficult. Mold is especially difficult to eliminate without destroying nutrients. Sure, you can follow storage tips and best practices down to the letter, but when it’s all said and done agriculture operations still …READ MORE
Aug 1
As global demand for food production continues to increase, farmers are attempting to meet that demand by producing efficient, healthy animals and looking into the potential for nutrigenomics. The USDA predicts that the per capita consumption of beef, pork, broiler and turkey meat combined has risen from approximately 127 pounds …READ MORE
Jun 13
Goat nutrition requirements directly correlate with the production rates and quality of goat meat, milk, and fibre. Because they are so hardy and productive, goats are one of the most popular types of livestock among farmers, breeders, and producers. Essential Ingredients for Proper Goat Nutrition Nutrients are classified into six …READ MORE
Apr 4
The livestock industry is one of the largest and most influential industries on the planet. With millions of farms and billions of animals worldwide, its ultimate goal is to “manage production for optimal yields to ensure economic viability and to supply sufficient volumes to feed large populations”. Considering this, it …READ MORE
