Mythbusters Archives

20 9 月, 2018

Myth #6: If You Are Feeding Rumen-Protected Methionine You do Not Have to Feed Rumen-Protected Choline

Choline and methionine are commercially available in forms that protect them from ruminal degradation. Based on knowledge from the non-ruminant …

11 8 月, 2018

Myth #5: If You Are Feeding Goldilocks Diets, You do Not Have to Feed Rument-Protected Choline

Feeding Goldilocks diets are viewed as favorable for transition cow health due to their ability to moderate fat mobilization. Consequently, …

8 8 月, 2018

Myth #4: Choline is a Feed Additive For Problem Cows/Herds

Many nutritionists and veterinarians view choline as a feed additive that should only be fed when herds are having transition …

8 8 月, 2018

Myth #3: Goldilocks Likes it Just Right and so Should Your Cows

From an energy perspective, offering the Goldilocks diet feeds the cow “just right”. Substantial research indicates that controlling energy intake …

6 8 月, 2018

Myth #2: The Best Way to Combat High Blood NEFA is to Inhibit Fat Mobilization

Because of the extensive evidence for potential negative outcomes associated with elevated NEFA and BHBA, several large epidemiological studies have …

14 6 月, 2018

Myth #1: High Blood NEFA & BHBA Are Bad For The Cow