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As component-based payment systems continue to evolve, dairy producers are placing greater focus on strategies that support higher milk protein production and improved feed efficiency. Achieving stronger milk protein performance is not simply about adding more protein to the ration. Success begins in the rumen, where nutrition, forage quality, feeding consistency, and microbial activity work together to influence production outcomes.

For many of us the hot days of summer are a welcomed change from our long Canadian winters, but for our pig barns the warm and humid weather conditions can create the opportunity for performance and profitability losses.

Each year, we can expect at least one heat wave during the summer. Heat waves can have significant negative effects on livestock performance and economic returns.

Cage layer fatigue, also known as osteoporosis in laying hens, is a metabolic bone condition in which the bones become weak and brittle.

The dairy industry is becoming increasingly complex, and farmers face new challenges every day.

Newton® has been shaping dairy cow nutrition for more than 55 years. From Least Cost Formulation in the 1970s to today’s advanced rumen microbial modeling and NIR forage analysis, Newton® has evolved to help producers create cost-effective rations and improve profitability.

Around the world, egg producers are moving toward extended laying cycles. In Canada, we are seeing cycles last 80–85 weeks, while in Europe they can reach 100 weeks of production. This shift in cycle length offers opportunities, but not without challenges, particularly if we want hens to keep producing high-quality eggs to meet market needs while maintaining profitability.

Creating high-quality swine feed requires a detailed approach, taking into account the raw materials, production goals, and the specific needs of pigs at each stage of their growth and development. It's important to carefully assess ingredients to match their nutritional value to each production phase.

To get the best performance from today’s modern sows, it’s important to truly understand what these animals need, especially when it comes to nutrition. In recent years, genetic progress has changed how sows grow and develop. If the industry doesn’t keep up with these changes, we risk feeding them too much or too little, which can affect both their performance and profitability. 

In today’s poultry industry, data is more than just numbers—it’s a powerful tool that drives better decision-making and long-term success. One of the most effective ways for poultry producers to harness data is through benchmarking.

Validation research is one of the critical steps in the process of bringing a new solution to the market that will meet the needs of the producer. Conducting validation research on Canadian operations ensures that tools developed across different countries, production systems, management styles and dairy breeds will perform as expected under local conditions.

Quality is a non-negotiable aspect of any industry, but when it comes to the production of animal feed, it becomes a matter of not just product integrity but also the well-being of animals and, consequently, the safety of the food supply chain.