Livestock

Esparsette_O_Bloch_AGS_web

01.06.2023

Sainfoin – an Alternative to Clover/Grass Mixtures When Feeding Green Fodder to Dairy Cows?

An ancient fodder crop that had been largely forgotten, sainfoin is experiencing a revival thanks to its ability to reduce ruminant emissions. Agroscope demonstrated a methane- and ammonia-reducing effect for dairy cows fed with fresh sainfoin.
Mutterkühe

13.04.2023

Undersupply of Protein to Suckler Cows: What Are the Implications?

The available forage, climatic conditions and the measures for reducing ammonia emissions can adversely affect protein supplies for suckler cows. What is the impact on the weight and intake of the cows and their calves?
mutterkuh-herde-AGS-web

05.04.2023

Suckler Cows May Transfer Organic Pollutants to their Offspring: How Does This Process Work?

Persistent organic pollutants may accumulate in the tissues of suckler cows and their calves. Agroscope and Empa studied the processes by which these undesirable substances accumulate as well as the decontamination of previously exposed animals.

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