Do cattle get “hangry” too? For some humans, lack of satisfying food options can negatively affect their mood and behavior. This study demonstrated a similar effect in cattle. Read

This research from the University of Guelph shows how the feeding behavior of dairy cows — including how, when and what cows eat of the feed provided to them — has a significant impact on cow health and productivity. Read

Calves undergo a process of rumen development before, during and after weaning. Researchers are still seeking to understand the rumen microbiome development that happens. Click to read the whole study. Read

This study investigates the relationship between the age of weaning and feed intake — and its influence on growth, gastrointestinal development and behavioral indicators in preweaning dairy calves. Read

An interesting study looking at the effect of feeding pattern on subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) severity and rumen VFA concentrations in dairy cows. Read

A new multi-study analysis on the relationship between feeding behavior and lactating dairy cow performance shows that milk yield is increased by 0.02 kg per minute of rumination and confirms that milk fat is related to rumination time. Read

Beef producers can reduce the costs associated with winter feeding by approximately 50% Read

Feeding management factors have great potential to influence activity patterns and feeding behavior of dairy cows. Read

Advances in forage genetics, harvesting, ensiling, management practices and forage analysis – in addition to dynamic ration-balancing software – have allowed dairy farms to progressively feed increasing amounts of forage to their lactating cows. Read