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Horses can be exposed to mycotoxins by eating contaminated feed ingredients, such as concentrates (e.g., grains and protein supplements), hay and green pasture. The extent of mycotoxin exposure depends on how much of the contaminated ingredient is fed and the mycotoxin concentration present in the feed. Any feed ingredient may contain multiple mycotoxins, which can become more toxic together than… more
The Mongolian Derby came to our attention about four years go via a Facebook post. One of the riders was requesting sponsorship. The team at the office thought it was a valiant cause, and from there, we were hooked. We watched the unbelievable race unfold with anticipation and great interest to learn more about the daily happenings.
The Mongolian Derby is an equestrian endurance race extending 1… more
With a uniquely animal centred approach, the Alltech E-CO2 model has been approved by the industry body He Waka Eke Noa to help the dairy industry reach its commitment of every farm "knowing it's number" with respect to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the end of 2022.
Of the options that have the industry approval, the E-CO2 approach has an entirely different ethos behind it. Alltech is one… more
Kate Cummings
Alltech Area Sales Manager based in Southland/Otago
Email: Kate.cummings@alltech.com
Phone: +64 (0) 27 589 2562
Raised in Southland on my parent's dairy farm, I developed my passion for farming and livestock. From an early age I started my own dairy cattle stud and began to buy cows and grow my small herd, and this herd is developing each season. I became more involved… more
Liam Murphy
Alltech Area Sales Manager South Waikato / Bay of Plenty
Email: liam.murphy@alltech.com
Phone: +64 (0) 27 245 4434
Originally from Ireland, Liam moved to New Zealand in 2010. Liam, with his wife Sarah and their three beautiful daughters, reside in Te Puke, the kiwifruit capital of the world. The Murphy family enjoy the rural lifestyle, especially spending time on the farm… more
The recent Olympic Games in Tokyo have once again highlighted the stamina, resilience and devotion athletes give to their chosen sport. Equestrian events are the only sports where animals are involved. There you witness not only the dynamic discipline of the riders but the amazing performances of the horses as they jump, canter and perform vigorous routines.
What does the equine athlete need… more
Hello! My name is Jordyn Aitken, and I am part of Alltech’s health and safety team. I have been with Alltech for six years, originally starting my career in Europe, and I am currently based in New Zealand as the manager for the environment, health and safety in the Asia-Pacific region.
Originally, I come from a rural town in North Waikato, and I am passionate about all things equine and farming… more
The two purposes of the rumen are to break down plant fibre and to produce microbial protein. These are not independent objectives, as producing more microbial protein is accomplished by producing more microbes, which, in turn, results in more fibre breakdown.
Cows are interesting creatures in that the protein they absorb comes from either the cow’s diet or from the bugs that grow and reproduce… more
Humans have always told stories. Story telling is still used today throughout society, to instruct, correct, promote, recruit, and inspire. Why is story telling such a powerful means of communication? Perhaps because story telling can be a non-confrontational way to bring a message from the heart that speaks to the human experience. The listener of a story can often relate to the story through… more
Author: Dr. Saheed Salami
September 13, 2021
In the dairy industry, successfully implementing solutions that “kill two birds with one stone” requires innovation and usable data. Finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint on dairy cattle operations while also maintaining high milk production is just that kind of… more
With the changing global climate, many people are becoming more aware of how they impact the environment on a day-to-day basis. And the same goes for horse owners, as more and more equestrians explore sustainable horse farm management practices. http://www.horsesforcleanwater.com/blog/2019/5/9/sustainable-horse-keeping-reducesnbspenvironmental-impacts
Yeast supplementation is a common practice to improve the efficiency of feed utilization and performance in dairy cows. It is well-known that supplements containing live yeast can improve rumen fermentation and the digestive process by stabilizing rumen pH and stimulating the growth of beneficial microbial populations. These positive changes can be attributed to growth factors, including peptides… more
Starting in December and finishing around February every year, pasture will inevitably increase in NDF percentage and reduce its ME content, as well as drop the crude protein percentage. Milk production can decrease significantly depending on the pasture management, but even in the best-managed pastures, the willingness of the grass to go reproductive cannot be stopped. These conditions are a… more
There is no better time than now to take a moment to check in with yourself. How are you doing? Where are your stress levels at? And what is the most recent thing you did to support your mental health?
While becoming more common, conversations around mental health are still not something that we discuss enough.
Just like physical health, everyone has their own version of mental health. It… more
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