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DAIRY FARMING

when heat or insect irritation makes
grazing behaviour and essential nu- NOVUS introduces digital raw material
trient intake less predictable. compendium for feed formulation
Used alongside an adequate base The leader in intelligent nutrition announced
ration, Garlyx can: the launch of the NOVUS® Raw Material Com-
• Support forage intake and digest- pendium, a digital platform designed to support
ibility more informed, data-driven feed formulation
strategies.
• Help livestock make more effec- The platform, which is accessible at novusint.
tive use of available forage
com/rawmaterial/, provides nutritionists and
• Supply nutrients that may be lack- feed formulators with a centralized resource to
ing amid poor summer grazing con- evaluate ingredient variability, compare nutrient
ditions values across the most relevant databases, as-
sess internal ingredient data, and explore alter-
• Provide an additional layer of native raw materials. By bringing multiple data sources into one tool, NOVUS is
support within a wider fly-control helping to simplify a process that is often complex and time intensive.
programme
“When formulating, nutritionists normally work with one unique database or
Garlyx provides an additional source of nutrient information for each of their ingredients. But it is well known
summer grazing benefit that there is ingredient variability based on database used, as well as geo-
graphic origin, crop conditions, processing differences, supplier variations,
Flies and biting insects can be- and other factors,” says NOVUS Global Swine Solutions Executive Manager
come prevalent at this time of year, Marisol Castillo, DVM, Ph.D. “Unfortunately, nutritionists haven’t had the time
especially when prolonged warm or easy access to examine the differences between those ingredient nutrient
weather is followed by bouts of rain variations to ensure optimized formulation. This new digital platform from NO-
and humid conditions. VUS puts data from various sources at their fingertips.”
Flies are more than just an irrita- The digital platform includes nutrient composition details for plant and ani-
tion. Restless livestock may spend mal protein ingredients, such as palm kernel meal, soybean meal, dried dis-
more time kicking, stamping or try- tillers’ grains, feather meal, fish meal, and others. The raw material data was
ing to avoid insect bites and less authorized for use from established global references, including the National
time grazing. Certain flies can also Research Council (NRC), Association Française de Zootechnie (AFZ), French
contribute to disease risk and bac- National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE),
terial infection. Fundación Española para el Desarrollo de la Nutrición Animal (FEDNA), Cen-
tral Veevoeder Bureau (CVB), and the Brazilian Tables for Poultry and Swine.
The sheep head fly, for example, After creating an account at novusint.com/rawmaterial/ users can select feed
is closely linked with the spread of ingredients and nutrients, compare values across datasets, and export com-
summer mastitis in grazing cattle, parison charts and tables for further analysis. The tool also allows users to up-
particularly dry cows and replace- load their own ingredient datasets to compare them against available referenc-
ment heifers. Farms with a history es within a private, secure environment.
of summer mastitis, or with stock “Bringing these datasets together in one place supports more consistent eval-
grazing close to woodland, water uation of raw materials and can help streamline formulation decisions,” Castillo
sources and dense hedgerows, may says. “It allows nutritionists to work more efficiently while maintaining owner-
need to pay particular attention to ship and confidentiality of their own data.”
fly activity. The NOVUS® Raw Material Compendium builds on the company’s history
The concentration of natural gar- of providing technical resources to the industry. NOVUS previously offered a
lic in Garlyx is gradually released printed version of the data; the new digital format makes it easier to visualize
through the animal’s skin, creating and compare data, and expands accessibility, allowing users to access infor-
a barrier that insects find repel- mation across mobile devices, computers and tablets.
lent. It can complement other sea- “As the industry continues to evolve, providing accessible tools and insights is
sonal fly-control methods, while its essential,” says NOVUS Global Ruminant Solutions Executive Manager Ricardo
weather-resistant format supports Teles. “Nutritionists and producers are under increasing pressure to optimize
consistent vitamin, mineral and performance and efficiency. Solutions that support strategic decision-making
trace element intake throughout the can play an important role in meeting those expectations.”
grazing period. The compendium is part of NOVUS’ broader commitment to advancing
knowledge and supporting the animal agriculture industry. Earlier this year,
Garlyx should form part of a wider the company published a white paper called Outsmarting Trypsin Inhibitors
summer management plan along- that summarized the findings from a decade of its global research on soybean
side adequate forage, clean water, meal quality.
shade, ventilation, regular stock
NOVUS is the leader in intelligent nutrition, supporting poultry, swine, and
monitoring and approved measures dairy producers around the world. Guided by science, NOVUS delivers solu-
such as pour-ons or fly tags.
tions that are Made of More™ to help animals reach their full potential.
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