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Rumen function vital for greater gains in beef and dairy herds

Published Thursday, 4th August 2016

In the latest video in our Extraordinary Science Brought to Life series, Dr Nicola Walker explores the challenges in feeding ruminants and the role of live yeast and fibre pre-treatment for boosting rumen function.

Exploring the benefits of the latest developments in near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy

Published Monday, 1st August 2016

Recent developments in near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy are extremely cost-effective, near instant and provide on-site analysis - all of which helps animal nutritionists formulate better livestock diets.

AB Vista grows global ruminant sector capability with two new strategic appointments

Published Wednesday, 13th July 2016

AB Vista has appointed two new staff to its team, as the company aims to strengthen its global ruminants business.

Beef finishing performance boosted by switch to slow release conditioner

Published Wednesday, 6th July 2016

Replacing sodium bicarbonate buffer in beef finishing rations with a slow release rumen conditioner can increase growth rate by 7% and feed efficiency by 5%, according to the results of a recent University of Milan trial. The change also reduced the incidence of bloat, lameness and aggressive behaviour.

Breakdown products of phytate can also harm pigs

Published Thursday, 30th June 2016

It’s not only phytate that has anti-nutritive effects in pig nutrition. When the product is gradually broken down into smaller compounds, these might also affect a pig’s health.

Nutritional strategy to improve slaughter weights during summer months

Published Tuesday, 21st June 2016

Our new Technical Bulletin discusses how Quantum Blue Superdosing in pigs during the hotter weather can help improve nutrient utlisation and weight gains.

Interview: Technical services’ potential to reduce variability in feed formulation

Published Monday, 20th June 2016

AB Vista’s suite of technical services – feed quality, lab and engineering services – is designed to help our customers identify opportunities for improving efficiency across the entire feed production process. Here Dr Sophie Parker-Norman, Global Technical Manager, and Tess Burkin, Marketing Development Manager, discuss the potential of technical services

Utilising advancements in NIR technology to optimise the feed production process

Published Wednesday, 15th June 2016

Understanding the variability in feedstuffs could be the key to unlocking greater returns from feed formulation, according to Dr Hadden Graham, Global Technical Director at AB Vista.

Maximise butterfats this summer to give milk value and income a boost

Make rumen function a top priority when grazing

Published Thursday, 19th May 2016

Faced with continuing low milk prices, dairy producers looking to boost margins by maximising milk from forage, reducing feed costs and minimising the post-turnout drop in milk quality are being urged to make rumen function a top priority this spring and summer.

Performance benefits through early xylanase application demonstrated in new video

Published Monday, 16th May 2016

The latest video in the AB Vista ‘Extraordinary Science Brought to Life’ series reveals significant benefits for swine through early xylanase application.