Topic: Ruminant

Hypocalcemia in dairy cows: how to manage the risk? 

As milk production begins, calcium needs in dairy cows surge dramatically often beyond what their bodies can supply. This sudden imbalance can lead to hypocalcemia, a condition that silently undermines animal health, fertility, and farm profitability. With costs reaching up to 300 €/cow, managing calcium levels becomes a strategic priority for breeders.

The power of the water-soluble phosphorus for the rumen activity

Phosphorus (P) is the second most abundant macro element in the body

How to manage heat stress in ruminants?

With climate change, heat stress episodes are forecast to increase in the next years. As heat stress can have severe consequences on animal health and welfare together with negative impacts on farm performance and economy, animal husbandry needs to adapt itself to this situation.

Phosphorus is one of the most important minerals in animal nutrition

Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are essential raw materials for animal health, performance, and well-being. Ca represents 1.9% of the total body weight and is the basis of the bone structure.