UPCOMING

In subtropical and tropical climates, genetics alone cannot guarantee high performance. A cow may have exceptional genetic potential, but whether that potential is expressed depends heavily on her environment, nutrition, and day-to-day management. This is especially important during periods of heat stress, when high-yielding cows are often the most vulnerable. The greater their milk production, the more metabolic heat they generate — making effective heat-stress management es

For shrimp, feed quality is about more than what goes into the formula. It is also about what happens to that formula once it enters the feed mill. Unlike fish that can often locate feed visually, shrimp rely heavily on smell and taste to find their food. A pellet may remain submerged for minutes — or even hours — before it is consumed. During this time, its physical integrity determines how well it retains its nutrients and remains attractive to the shrimp. This makes water

Feed formulation, genetics, housing, and flock health often dominate discussions on layer performance. Yet one of the most fundamental resources in egg production frequently receives less attention than it deserves—water. Water is more than simply a nutrient. It is the delivery system for hydration, supports feed intake, enables physiological functions, and serves as an early indicator of flock health. As the Big Dutchman BigBits guide highlights, successful water management