Feedstuffs

Feedstuffs is examining the use of Aspergillus oryzae, a fungal fermentation product, as a supplement in dairy cow rations and its effect on animal performance. The fungus is a common probiotic feed additive, and the report discusses whether it improves milk yield, feed efficiency, or overall productivity in dairy herds.

Kansas State University researchers are conducting new work on soybean meal quality, according to Feedstuffs. Soybean meal is a key protein source in livestock and poultry feed, and variations in its nutritional quality can affect animal performance and feed costs. The research aims to better understand what drives those quality differences for feed makers and producers.