Blog
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Fatty Acid Nutrition Webinar: A Summary
In early November, we hosted a webinar that explored some new and impactful scientific research on fatty acid nutrition. To discuss the topic in-depth, we welcomed an esteemed panel of experts. Here's what happened...
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#OurMegaBirthday Party: Remembering the Best Bits
Back in September, we celebrated 35 years since Volac opened the first commercial production site for Megalac rumen-protected fat, based in Liverpool. Here’s a taste of what we got up to…
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Megalac 2.0 - Smell the Difference
When developing Megalac 2.0, we’ve taken great care to simply build on what made the original a great choice for managing nutrition and boosting the productivity of your herd. Here's everything you need to know...
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Webinar invitation: new findings in fatty acid nutrition
Don't miss our new webinar, exploring the latest research and insight into fatty acid nutrition.
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#OurMegaBirthday: A few words from Volac's David Neville
Here’s what happened when we sat down for a quick chat with Volac's Animal Nutrition Managing Director, David Neville, about the past, present and future of Megalac.
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Eight sustainable organisations you should know about
Sustainability is a box-ticking trend for many organisations, but for VWFI, it’s embedded into everything that we do. As a prominent element of our company ethos, it’s only right we share other organisations championing sustainability too.
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You’re cordially invited to #OurMegaBirthday
Do you have your green party hat ready? #OurMegaBirthday is coming - and you’re invited!
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Eight reasons to be a dairy farmer
For those who are thinking about entering the world of dairy farming, we’ve been reflecting on some of the best things about the job.
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7 ways for successful winter-feeding
It’s only farmers that think about winter in the summer and summer in the winter. But this is because forward-thinking is the key to success. Let's nail down how to make winter feeding really successful…
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Dairying in Chile: lessons from our visit
Sometimes the best way to learn in farming is to look at what others are doing. Reason enough for our Global Technical Manager to hotfoot it to Chile, where he discovered some surprising parallels between dairy farming in Chile and UK challenges.
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Using fatty acids from palm oil for animal nutrition
As strong advocates for sustainable palm oil, we had the pleasure of being guest speakers at a virtual webinar focussed on the topic – hosted by Efeca, expert Consultants in sustainable and legal sourcing of natural resources.
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How to keep dairy cows productive when feeding at grass
Grass alone won’t meet a dairy cow’s nutritional demands. Here’s what the latest research says about concentrate supplements to keep your dairy herd productive, fertile and happy in the spring and summer months.