Bovaer® at farm: Jelle combines Bovaer® feeding with manure digestion

Jelle is a dairy farmer in the Netherlands, where he manages a herd of 400 Holstein cows. Sustainability is a key focus on the farm, and over the years he has invested in a range of measures to reduce its environmental footprint, including manure digestion, nitrogen stripping, solar panels, and Bovaer®. ► Why did Jelle start using Bovaer®? Jelle began feeding Bovaer® in 2022 as part of his farm's broader approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Added directly to the daily feed, Bovaer® fits easily alongside the other sustainability initiatives already in place on the farm. ► How does Bovaer® fit into Jelle's climate strategy? For Jelle, methane reduction is one part of a wider effort to make dairy farming more sustainable. Alongside Bovaer®, he has invested in manure digestion, nitrogen stripping, and renewable energy generation through solar panels, combining multiple approaches to lower the farm's environmental impact. ► What has he observed since introducing Bovaer®? "We have been feeding our cows Bovaer® since 2022. It is simply mixed in with the feed. We've invested in solar panels and a digester, and we've noticed no difference in its performance." According to Jelle, Bovaer® has been easy to incorporate into the farm's existing feeding routine and fits naturally alongside the other sustainability measures already in place on the farm. Bovaer® is backed by more than 110 peer-reviewed studies confirming it is safe for cows and consumers, with no impact on milk quality. It is already in use in over 25 countries worldwide. 🔎 Learn more: https://www.dsm-firmenich.com/en/busi...