Emma Ohirko

Pour lire cet article en anglais, cliquez ici. Le 15 mai dernier, lors de sa présentation au Colloque de nutrition animale du Canada, Mike von Massow, professeur agrégé à l’Université de Guelph, a affirmé : « Dans l’ensemble, les consommateurs expriment de la satisfaction à l’égard des éleveurs, mais ils n’ont tout simplement aucune idée de ce que ceux-ci font au quotidien.

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Feed efficiency measures the proportion of nutrients from feed converted into milk components versus those that become waste, including manure and spoilage. As with all areas of dairy operations, increasing efficiency – in this case, feed in the rumen – deserves attention because when it is improved, gains can be seen beyond the area of focus, not to mention in sustainability (this includes economically) as well.