News and advice
Latest news from HL-TopMix and useful advice on feeding and raising animals.
Practical tips for cleaning and disinfection
Precautionary disinfection is a constant measure on good farms to prevent the introduction and outbreak of contagious diseases. It takes place depending on the type and category…
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The challenges of free-range laying hens
The egg industry is facing consumer pressure for the welfare of food animals. But in terms of economic efficiency…
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The preparation of the milk substitute for feeding in 5 steps
When it comes to feeding with milk substitutes, many questions arise about how to properly prepare the milk, what should be the temperature when feeding, how to...
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Professional fight against animal epidemics - practical advice
Avian influenza virus, also called bird flu, is a viral disease affecting domestic birds. There are low pathogenic (LPAIV) and highly pathogenic viruses (HPAIV) of…
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Different goals, different needs
Nutrition affects reproduction, lactation, immunity, wool production and successful overcoming of stressful conditions in which animals often find themselves.…
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The role of mineral supplements in the fattening of beef calves
In the last few years, there has been a clear trend towards increased development of beef cattle breeding in Bulgaria. Farmers in our country turned to the production of...
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The role of changes in silage composition in the pit - key to feeding performance
Any silage is a natural conservation process, regardless of the type of raw material. Lactic acid bacteria use the sugars in the raw silage mass and…
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The light in the barn - How to optimize it to achieve more milk?
Research shows that additional lighting in barns leads to increased dry matter intake by animals, and increased dry matter intake leads to more milk. According to…
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Silage fermentation: A battle between "good" and "bad" bacteria
Silage fermentation is essentially a battle between good and bad microorganisms. The way out of the battle, that is. whether the silage will be of excellent or poor quality, and in some cases even…
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Experts advise: Organize safety on the farm - part 1
Animal husbandry is the second main branch of our agriculture, where about 15% of all employed in the agricultural sector work. According to recent studies, the incidence of…
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Experts advise: Organize safety on the farm - part 2
See the first part of the article Experts advise: Organize farm safety Keep people engaged Involve your employees to ensure that this…
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Tips for feeding newborn calves in winter
Meeting the energy needs of newborn calves depends entirely on milk. Therefore, in winter conditions, it is especially important to adjust the ration. "Calves are more susceptible to…
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The expert's advice: 5-point plan for a healthy calf
In the rearing phase of newborn calves, the treatment of respiratory diseases is an important factor in the health of the calf. After viral diarrhea, respiratory ones are next…
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