Top five best practice recommendations to help calves cope with pathogens.
Early stressors can set calves behind before they even get started. And there are few stressors as impactful as pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridia
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What’s the missing ingredient for transitioning dairy cows?
Successfully managing the transition period is vital for dairy cow productivity. Ensuring a smooth transition can mean the difference between a highly productive cow and
Help the most vulnerable members of the herd beat winter challenges with BaciFlex Calf.
Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality
Papillon Welcomes Marlen Schmitz as North Central Regional Sales Manager
EASTON, MD (October 8, 2024)—Papillon Agricultural Company has hired Marlen Schmitz as North Central Regional Sales Manager. Schmitz resides in Minnesota and his region will
Blood meal or soy protein? Dairy producers shouldn’t limit themselves to those choices.
Historically, the cost of metabolizable protein has accounted for 40-60 percent of the cost of a dairy ration. High protein feeds also suffer some of
Is on-farm sampling the missing link for functional additive success?
Functional additives such as prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, plant compounds and exogenous enzymes are an integral tool for supporting optimal cow health and productivity. Research on
Making dairy feed additives economical? Solve your challenges in four steps.
One of the challenges with the use of functional additives such as prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, plant compounds and exogenous enzymes is that they are often
Healthy cows face hidden aflatoxin challenges.
The reduction of aflatoxin challenges that create health and production drags starts in the field. It comes as a surprise when some of your herd’s
Papillon Taps Kaitlyn Carroll as New National Marketing Manager.
EASTON, MD (July 9, 2024)—Papillon Agricultural Company welcomes Kaitlyn Carroll as National Marketing Manager. She will oversee marketing and communication initiatives for all Papillon products
Dairy cows are not fully digesting feed: enzymes can help.
One of the primary goals when feeding cows is to maximize fiber and starch digestibility for efficient production. Recent data out of Rock River Laboratory,