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Improved feed management and efficiency thanks to new on farm silage testing

Improved feed management and efficiency thanks to new on-farm silage testing

Published Thursday, 1st September 2016
Consistent rations that optimise rumen function are the key to maximising feed efficiency, milk from forage and overall herd profitability. Yet despite the major negative impact any variation in silage quality can have on rumen fermentation efficiency, regular silage analysis is often seen as a low priority.
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Science to play key role in response to new challenges in mineral nutrition

Science to play key role in response to new challenges in mineral nutrition

Published Thursday, 25th August 2016
The industry must adopt a science-based approach to re-evaluating nutrition strategies, particularly in light of proposed European Union limits on Zinc and Copper in animal feed, according to AB Vista.
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Ab vista welcomes new technical sales manager for australasia

AB Vista welcomes new Technical Sales Manager for Australasia

Published Monday, 15th August 2016
AB Vista has expanded its global team with the appointment of nutrition expert Dr Ken Greaney, who joins as technical sales manager for Australasia.
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Corn quality variation demonstrates benefits of nir analysis

Corn quality variation demonstrates benefits of NIR analysis

Published Wednesday, 10th August 2016
International data shows that variation in corn quality could be adding significant costs to the feed industry, particularly for poultry and swine producers.
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Rumen function vital for greater gains in beef and dairy herds

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.
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Exploring the benefits of the latest developments in near infrared nir spectroscopy

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.
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Ab vista grows global ruminant sector capability with two new strategic appointments

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.
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Beef finishing performance boosted by switch to slow release conditioner

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.
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Breakdown products of phytate can also harm pigs

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.
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Quantum Blue

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.
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Online Feed Fibre Calculator

Calculate the percentage of dietary fibre in your feed

Our calculator is designed for nutritionists and uses averages of global raw materials to calculate the dietary fibre content (plus other more in-depth fibre parameters) of finished animal feed. These parameters are available within AB Vista’s Dietary Fibre analysis service (part of our NIR service).

Click here to access

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