Bovaer

Study finds no evidence of increased cow mortality after Bovaer use

Dairy

Study finds no evidence of increased cow mortality after Bovaer use

An Aarhus University study found no link between the use of Bovaer and an overall increase in cow mortality or decrease in milk yield.

European Food Safety Authority reviewing Bovaer data

Dairy

European Food Safety Authority reviewing Bovaer data

The EFSA has launched a review into the use of 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP), which is sold as Bovaer, in dairy cows.

Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer

Dairy

Trials to start on link between sulphur content in feed, metabolic issues and Bovaer

Analysis has suggested that Bovaer, in combination with high sulphur content in feed ration, increases the risk of metabolic disorders in cows.

Bovaer maker 'actively engaging' after Danish farmers raise concerns

Dairy

Bovaer maker 'actively engaging' after Danish farmers raise concerns

Since January 1, all conventional dairy farmers in Denmark with over 50 cows are required to reduce methane emissions by adjusting their feed.

Utilising spring grass can help reduce methane output - reseacher

Dairy Technical

Utilising spring grass can help reduce methane output - reseacher

Reducing the methane emissions within Irish grazing systems is a challenge for the sector ahead of emission reduction targets.