Rumen Bypass & Rumen-Degradable Protein in Dairy Cows
February 11, 2026
The dairy nutrition industry is intently focused on rumen bypass protein ingredients, and with good reason, as it allows better performance and nutrient efficiency. We, too, are interested…
Author: Janeth Colina
Understanding Fat Sources in Dairy Nutrition
February 4, 2026
Proper feeding of fat and fat products to dairy cows is a common strategy to boost production; however, understanding the roles of various fat components is essential. Overfeeding…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
Top Blogs of 2023: Summary of Dairy Cow Performance with ExPress® Soy Meal
December 6, 2023
To finish off an exciting and productive 2023, we want to share with you one of our most viewed and most shared blogs of the year! Summary…
Author: Craig Briney
Produce More Milk with High-Quality Protein
November 29, 2023
ExPress® soymeal and Hi-Gel™ corn provide essential nutritional benefits for dairy cows. ExPress® is an excellent source of high-quality protein, rich in amino acids necessary for milk production.…
Author: Eric Hoile
Summary of Dairy Cow Performance with ExPress Soy Meal
October 25, 2023
In the world of dairy farming, maximizing the health and productivity of your cows is a top priority. One key factor in achieving this goal is providing the…
Author: Craig Briney
Rumen Degradable Protein for Dairy: Great Ingredients Have It, Too!
October 18, 2023
The dairy nutrition industry is intently focused on rumen bypass protein ingredients, and with good reason, as it allows better performance and nutrient efficiency. We, too, are interested…
Author: Dave Albin
Success in a Downturned Dairy Market
October 11, 2023
As with most other product markets, dairy producers go through times of downturned markets. Two questions many producers may have in mind during this time are: With the…
Author: Bob Ballard
More Acetate Equals More Milk Fat: Ingredients for Milk Components
October 4, 2023
Dairy producers get paid in two main ways – by producing a greater milk volume, or by producing more milk components. Milk protein and milk fat are these…
Author: Dave Albin
How Does High-Shear Dry Extrusion Create Rumen By-Pass Fat in Soy?
March 11, 2021
We know that high-shear dry extrusion from Insta-Pro® is used to improve raw materials. Our philosophy has not changed since the early 1970’s – let the animals tell…
Author: Dave Albin
ExPress® Soy Meal Provides Protein & Energy For Dairys. Learn About The Other Benefits:
October 22, 2020
ExPress® soy meal results in better efficiencies – including economic efficiencies – over other costly by-pass meals. See how these ingredients can help your dairy herd. IMPROVE…
Author: Dave Albin
IMPROVE YOUR DAIRY OPERATION WITH CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY EXTRUDED INGREDIENTS
July 2, 2020
Is it possible to reduce feed costs while increasing productivity? As a nutritionist, I am asked about which feed ingredients have the biggest impact on input costs and…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
MORE EVIDENCE OF PROTEIN OVERFEEDING: QUALITY INGREDIENTS ARE THE KEY!
June 25, 2020
The amino acids contained in dietary proteins are essential nutrients. Without them, humans and animals don’t last long. While required for life, it’s also important to have balanced…
Author: Dave Albin
EXPRESS® SOY MEAL PROVIDES MANY NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS IN DAIRY
January 30, 2020
A question I’m often asked is, “How does your ExPress® soy meal by-pass protein compare to other commercial by-pass meals?” The simple answer is ExPress® soy meal provides…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
The Single-Nutrient Pitfall: Don’t Fall In
May 2, 2019
Every living thing is driven to seek nourishment in order to survive and thrive. Many nutrients are essential – animals cannot survive for long without them. It’s important…
Author: Dave Albin
BENEFITS OF FEEDING HIGH-QUALITY FATS IN A DAIRY RATION: THE ARGUMENT FOR BY-PASS FAT
December 20, 2018
Proper feeding of fat and fat products to dairy cows are a common strategy to boost production, however, understanding the roles of various fat components is essential. Overfeeding…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
ALTERNATIVES TO SOYMEALS FOR DAIRY: EXPRESS® COTTONSEED
November 29, 2018
A recent article by NPR highlights the emergence of “edible” cottonseed – suitable for food production, not just feed. Cottonseed is the resulting seed after the ginning process…
Author: Kathleen Mayo
HIGH-SHEAR DRY EXTRUDED PRODUCTS FOR HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE RUMEN MICROBIAL PROTEIN IN DAIRY PART II: HIGH SHEAR DRY Hi-Gel™
November 22, 2018
In a previous blog, I discussed how feeding ExPress® soymeal to dairy provides a highly digestible source of protein and energy while improving milk production and lowering diet…
Author: Kathleen Mayo