Welsh developing a natural feed supplement

An additive aimed at producing healthy premium  milk all year round is currently under development in Wales with the support of the Welsh government. Scientists at the Aberystwyth-based Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), believe this could provide a financial boost for dairy farmers and feed manufactures.

“The technology we have developed is novel, meets an industry need and promises economic benefits to feed manufacturers, dairy farmers and retailers,” says Dr Michael Lee, who is leading the project. Welsh Government funding of more than  UK£126, 000 (€ 150,000) will enable IBERS to validate the technology by way of field trials and it is working with three industrial partners, including one of the UK’s leading UK supermarkets and an animal feed manufacturer. Read more ...

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