by Kevin Kouri | Feb 18, 2025 | Dairy, Nutrition, Nutritionist's Picks
Originally published in Vermont Almanac. As dairy nutritionist for the past 20 years, dairy cows are close to my heart, as are the farmers who tend to them and the land that grows their feed. There is an intimate relationship between animals and plants, and we see...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Jan 15, 2018 | Dairy, Nutrition
It is understandable how proteins—or more specifically amino acids–impact milk production, since they make up a portion of the milk protein fraction. When the supply of amino acids is inadequate, we observe not only lower milk protein yield, but also milk fat yield...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Jan 16, 2017 | Nutrition
Yeast culture and yeast cell wall components are effective products that have been fed to cattle for years and have been shown to exhibit a variety of beneficial properties affecting animal performance and health. The different modes of action of these products impact...
by Philbro Animal Health Corporation | Oct 10, 2016 | Dairy, Nutrition
The transition period, the weeks leading up to and following calving, are the most stressful in a dairy cow’s life. One of the major determinants of whether a cow transitions successfully is her ability to maintain adequate blood calcium status during this time. It is...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Sep 26, 2016 | Farmer Spotlight, Nutrition
On Thursday, September 22nd, dairy nutritionists visited Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition for a tour and barbecue. Teaming up with the ZinPro Corporation, Phoenix Feeds brought valuable insight to their British nutritionists. “Because they (British farmers and...
by Phoenix Feeds Staff | Jun 16, 2016 | Dairy, Nutrition
Amino acid balance in the lactating dairy cow ration is essential for optimal nutrient metabolism, strong immunity, and milk synthesis. When the ratios of amino acids in the diet most accurately reflect the cow’s needs, she becomes most efficient at metabolizing all...
