About dairy farm co-products
A portion of the food and fermentation industry’s co-products find a new purpose as high-quality feed for dairy cattle. Without dairy cattle, many valuable waste streams that humans can no longer use would go to waste.
Dairy cattle feed can consist largely of co-products. Actually, these co-products are a valuable addition to dairy cattle feed. This is because dairy cattle can convert these co-products, many of which are no longer fit for human consumption, into valuable consumer products such as milk. Co-products are not only tasty and nutritious, they also contribute to more sustainable and efficient dairy farming. The use of co-products in dairy cattle feed prevents food waste and reduces CO2 emissions.
Co-products that are commonly used in dairy farming include brewers' grain and maize meal. These products are the remnants from brewing beer and producing corn starch.
In addition, vegetables that don’t meet certain standards, for example because they are not of a suitable size, are also fed to dairy cattle. Consider things like feed carrots and green beans.
Potato processing, such as for chips, also produces co-products. These include potato peels that are released during the steaming process. Potato co-products are rich in protein and starch. They provide a good dose of energy, which is essential for growth, milk production and the cattle’s general vitality. Moreover, potato peels are very palatable, which has a positive effect on feed conversion.
Using co-products in dairy farming offers multiple advantages.
Co-product valorisation makes an important contribution to reducing food waste. Many co-products come from breweries, food processing companies and dairy factories. By turning these co-products into animal feed, both food waste and the ecological footprint of dairy farming are reduced.
There are also some financial benefits for the dairy farmer. Co-products reduce feed-related costs as they are often cheaper than traditional animal feeds. Moreover, co-products provide a valuable source of nutrients and energy. By adding co-products to the cattle's feed, dairy farmers can offer their animals a varied and balanced diet, resulting in healthier cows with a higher milk production.
Dairy cattle co-products
Co-products provide dairy cattle with valuable nutrients.
During the extraction of alcohol or bioethanol, co-products that are extremely suitable for dairy cattle are produced. Some examples of this type of co-product include wheat yeast concentrate and Maize DDGS. These are tasty co-products that are beneficial for the animals due to their high protein content.
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Optimal silage
Co-products can also serve as an excellent cover for silage.
Proper silage retains the maximum nutritional value of the feed. Often, tarpaulins with sand or car tyres on top are used as a cover. However, there are more sustainable ways such as covering your silage with potato steam peels. This co-product is very suitable for covering silage and requires little effort.
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We return organic waste streams to the dairy farms, reducing unnecessary waste.
Using our unique Looop Ladder, we handle co-products as efficiently as possible. We also regularly analyse and test our co-products to ensure that certifications (such as GMP+ FSA and SecureFeed) continue to be up to date. This way, you are assured of the highest quality. Find out what our co-products can do for your dairy cattle.
Co-products for sustainable dairy farming
Get the most out of your dairy farm with our co-products. With our co-products, you can sustainably supplement your dairy cattle's feed, reduce costs, contribute to a circular economy and promote the health of your animals. Co-products reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a cleaner environment. Choose sustainable dairy farming!
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