Beef & Lamb
Arla to trial DSM methane feed additive in Europe
Royal DSM’s innovative methane-reducing ruminant feed additive Bovaer is to be trialled across three European countries by milk processor Arla Foods, while Elanco Animal Health is to distribute the product in the US. Bovaer,...
Sheep sector concern at NZ trade deal
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concerns about the UK’s recent trade deal with New Zealand. The deal, which follows a similar agreement with Australia signed at the end of 2021, will allow a significant increase in...
Expansion drives B2B recruitment
B2B Nutrition, the trade arm of the Brinicombe Group of animal health and manufacturing businesses, has appointed Tim Sandles as new business development manager. Mr Sandles’ recruitment follows a period of growth for the company. Mr...
Brinicombe acquires its bolus supplier Rumbol
The Denis Brinicombe Group of animal health and nutrition manufacturing businesses, headquartered in Crediton, has acquired Clydebank-based Rumbol Products for an undisclosed sum. In July 2020, the two companies...
Better genetics can reduce cattle emissions
Better genetics make beef animals more profitable but can also reduce the producers’ carbon footprints and maximise efficiencies, according to research by meat processor the ABP Food Group. ABP has set itself the target of reducing...
Cargill rumen buffer upgraded
Cargill has upgraded its Equaliser rumen buffer product this autumn, in order to better match the rumen’s requirements throughout digestion. The company claims the new ingredients now used in the buffer have been shown to be...