Livestock Articles & Analysis

Feeding your plants is a fundamental aspect of nurturing a thriving garden, whether you’re aiming for a bountiful harvest or flourishing blooms. However, the choice of fertilizer significantly impacts the health of your plants and the environment. There are two primary types of fertilizers – organic and synthetic. In this article, we’ll delve into the pros and cons of each, ...

By Harp Renewables Limited

Introduction A fish meal machine with 5 tons per day production is an excellent choice for businesses aiming for steady and efficient fishmeal processing. This capacity is suitable for medium-scale operations, balancing cost-effectiveness and production efficiency. In this article, we'll explore the key features, benefits, and applications of a 5-ton-per-day fish meal machine and explain why it's ...

By Jiangsu Feeds Machinery Co., Ltd.

A new article on authenticating the botanical origins of monofloral honeys with DMS is now out. The Olfactomics IonVision was used to analyze monofloral honeys from five different botanical origins with promising results! We are very excited to see DMS applied in the field of foodstuff analysis. The article is now out as open access, so give it a read ...

By Olfactomics

Xylanase, a pivotal member of the glycoside hydrolase enzyme family, has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its vital role in biomass degradation. It acts by breaking down xylan, a major component of hemicellulose within the cell walls of plants. Hemicellulose is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth, making xylanase an essential tool in numerous biotechnological and ...

By Creative Enzymes

BESTMIX is happy to announce its recent partnership with the Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co., Ltd. Through the installation of the BESTMIX Feed Formulation module, the group is looking to further solidify its position as a market leader in the production of feed and feed related products. By relying on BESTMIX Feed Formulation, the Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group looks to save time ...

By BESTMIX

Driving sustainability in the food value chain through integrated feed formulation and life-cycle assessment software. DSM-Firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and BESTMIX Software, a leader in feed and pet food production solutions, announce their strategic partnership to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal ...

By BESTMIX

Animal feed producer COFCO Feed Co Ltd and IT partner BESTMIX software are proud to announce the start of a long and fruitful partnership. By implementing the professional feed software tools BESTMIX® Feed Formulation and BESTMIX® Quality Control, COFCO Feed Co is seeking to play out its competitive advantage. The software package allows COFCO Feed Co to manage all formulas from within ...

By BESTMIX

PRO4000X, a tableted blend of proprietary strains of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis, is fast approaching 1 million kg in sales. For many years, Aquaintech Inc, was the only company selling tableted Bacillus spores for use in aquaculture. Today we have been copied by dozens of companies, many selling products that do not perform as well as PRO4000X, and a few resorting to extreme ...

By Aquaintech Inc. (AITI)

In modern agriculture, efficient water management is a cornerstone of productivity and sustainability. An irrigation system pump plays a critical role in ensuring that crops receive adequate water, enabling farmers to optimize yields and conserve resources. However, maintaining efficient water distribution across vast agricultural lands is no small feat. Challenges such as fluctuating water ...

By DAE Pumps

Choosing the right type of wire for your next fence can be challenging, but we are here to help take the guesswork out of your decision when building a fence for beef cattle. Galvanized wire mesh for livestock fencing is also referred to as stock fencing or Wire Mesh Cattle Fence, Far Fencing. These cattle fence rolls are an economical solution for large fencing areas to keep your animals ...

By Hebei Ouzhi Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Plant genome size, the total amount of DNA within a single copy of an organism's nuclear genome, is a fundamental characteristic of plant biology. Despite its central importance, genome size varies immensely among plants, ranging from less than 100 Mbp to over 150 Gbp. This remarkable diversity highlights the need for precise genome size determination, which has broad implications for taxonomy, ...

By Lifeasible

Lifeasible, a leading provider of biotechnology and scientific research solutions, has announced an expanded service portfolio for detecting plant genetic variation. With advanced tools and diverse methodologies, Lifeasible is empowering agricultural researchers, plant breeders, and conservation biologists to gain deeper insights into genetic diversity, facilitating breakthroughs in crop ...

By Lifeasible

Dairy farm consultants and equipment suppliers weigh in on the benefits of properly packed bags, as well as feed management tips to obtain the highest nutrient density feed to promote herd health and production. Silage is critical to dairy farm operations. Compared to hay production, silage increases the potential yield of nutrients from available land, decreases feed costs, lowers harvest ...

By Versa Corporation LLC

So what’s to know about the differences of silage storage in bags as opposed to piles, bunkers, trenches or dry hay? Plenty! Bagging Silage has been proven to be more cost-effective as well as providing better herd health. Milk production is increased with Dairy Cows and increased weight gain with Beef Cattle. ...

By Versa Corporation LLC

As a cost saving alternative to dry grain supplementation, bagged snaplage/earlage offers high energy content and easy digestibility Dietary supplementation with dry grains has traditionally been utilized as an economical way to meet the high energy demands of the herd, particularly when forage is scarce or of low quality. However, dairy farmers are increasingly turning to high moisture corn ...

By Versa Corporation LLC

Cattlemen are increasingly turning to bagged silage for flexible feed management. The most fundamental beef cow feeding strategy remains the use of pasture, which is considered the lowest-cost feed resource. Therefore, many cattle operations aim to maximize pasture time annually to benefit from labor, manure management, physical activity, and nutrition advantages. ...

By Versa Corporation LLC

In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, sustainable living practices have become more important than ever. As cities expand, so does the need for smarter waste management solutions. One such innovative solution is the use of waste to compost machine—machines that turn everyday organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for urban farming. Greenius, a leader in eco-friendly technology, is ...

By Kothari Enviro Waste Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

The integration of enzymes in animal feed has been an innovative step forward in the quest for optimizing animal nutrition, promoting health, and reducing environmental impact. With an increasing demand for efficient and sustainable farming practices, enzymes offer a scientifically grounded solution that addresses several nutritional and ecological challenges. Creative Enzymes is at the forefront ...

By Creative Enzymes

Liposomes are structural entities composed of a lipid bilayer surrounding an aqueous solution. Their distinctive characteristics have led to numerous applications in diverse scientific and technological domains. In the realm of agricultural chemicals, liposomes can be utilized to augment the effectiveness of pesticides and facilitate the delivery of essential nutrients. Several studies have shown ...

By CD Formulation

The global livestock industry is a significant contributor to methane emissions, with ruminant animals such as cows producing substantial quantities of methane during digestion. This methane is primarily generated through enteric fermentation in the rumen, where microbes break down complex carbohydrates. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a much higher warming potential than carbon dioxide, ...

By Beston Group Co., Ltd.