Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project The project tackles fundamental questions in microbial ecology and evolution, as well as ecologically relevant problems worldwide.

"This publication marks a significant contribution to rumen microbiology and the genome sequences, coupled with their corresponding cultures, will make the Hungate Collection an outstanding resource ...

For beef finishers, winter is often a time when a high level of starch is being fed to get animals finished as efficiently and profitably as possible. This can be a risk factor for acidosis. Acidosis ...

Tackling the issues that commonly disrupt rumen function will maximise milk from forage, digestive health and margins this winter. Key to this will be targeting problems effectively. Sign Up and be ...

Learning more about rumen function and how to improve it is key to boosting production in dairy herds and generating wealth for New Zealand farmers. Altum Animal Nutrition Manager Jackie Aveling said ...

The world's livestock sector is amidst a massive transformation, fuelled by high demand for meat and milk, which is likely to double over the next two decades in developing countries. The major ...

With feed and forage representing 70% of the variable costs of finishing beef and lambs, improving its utilisation can have a substantial impact on profitability. Feed efficiency, or the amount of ...

The question of when to use a yeast, buffer or rumen conditioner is one that leaves many dairy producers confused. The key, according to Derek McIlmoyle, AB Vista’s technical director for GB and ...

The total amount of money invested in the project. The total cost includes EU contribution as well as other project costs not covered by EU funding. It is expressed in euros. Amount of money, by way ...