Blog
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The hidden cost of fertility
We spoke to US Dairy Nutritionist, Dr. Mary Beth De Ondarza and our Global Technical Manager, Dr. Richard Kirkland to discuss the effects of feed fats on fertility, to get insights into why the right nutrition in those first 100 days is so vital.
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Turning up the truths on spring turnout
With Spring around the corner, various questions come to light when it comes to maintaining the health, productivity, and profitability of your dairy herd. Here’s the lowdown on the truths and tales of spring turnout.
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How to choose the right feed fat for your dairy cows
Our handy Fatty Acid Decision Maker will help you decide which product is best for your herd, depending on your primary objectives and the lactation stage of your cows.
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The price of milk: how low can it go?
Dairy farmers face huge financial challenges with the price of milk as low as 51p per litre in the UK’s major supermarkets in 2022. So why is the price of milk so low? Let’s take a look...
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The environmental impact of dairy farming: myths debunked
All too often, the pressure is put on the dairy farmer when it comes to overcoming the industry's impact on the environment. When the facts are viewed in context though, the outlook isn’t nearly so bleak...
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Top tips for tip-top dairy cow nutrition this winter
Providing your dairy herd with a wholesome meal can feel like a bit of a minefield. To help simplify things, we explore the key energy sources that will help you master the nutritional balancing act this winter.
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Are you feeding enough fat to your diary herd?
We could chew the cud over the benefits of feed fats all day long here at Megalac, but for this article we wanted to keep it short and sweet. The reality is, cutting back on feed fats can be a false economy...
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Vertical farming is on the rise – but what is it?
We weigh up the pros, cons, challenges, and opportunities presented by the "smart farming" practice of vertical farming...
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UK Dairy Day 2021 - looking back
With representatives for the Megalac, Feed For Growth, and Ecosyl brands all on hand, Team Volac was out in force for UK Dairy Day 2021! Here's what we got up to...
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Palm oil: Why sustainable and ethical sources are the way to go
Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients is passionate about the use of sustainably and ethically sourced palm oil. Why, you might ask. And just how can it be sustainably and ethically produced? We tackle your questions...
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Meet the team: Laura Steeden – Feed Fat Product Manager
Time for another interview: this time introducing Laura Steeden, our Feed Fat Product Manager here at Volac International and Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients (and the driving force behind a lot of the activity you see here!)
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Welcome to the Megalac Learning Journey
We’re excited to introduce you to the very special, interactive Megalac Learning Journey!