Helen Warren

Dr. Helen Warren, owner of HW Consulting, achieved her Ph.D. from Bristol University. After working in academia, she worked for a global animal health company. She is currently chair of the British Society of Animal Science Industry Association, a registered animal scientist and certified Cow Signals trainer.

Dairy

Nutritional factors that influence milk quality, composition

The relationship between milk components provides a glimpse into cow health.

July 2, 2019

Helen Warren

Good nutritional management plays a critical role in milk quality and composition.

Ruminants

Research reveals effects of feeding yucca to ruminants

Review of literature shows mixed results related to the use of yucca in ruminant nutrition and how it interacts with rumen.

April 1, 2019

Helen Warren

Different findings regarding the effects of feeding yucca to ruminants may be explained by disparities between studies.

Gut health

The role of gut microbiota in animal health, well-being

Examining ways to improve diversity in the intestinal microbiota in poultry and livestock through dietary interventions

March 6, 2019

Helen Warren

Gut health in animal production can be enhanced through dietary interventions meant to improve diversity in intestinal microbiota.

Ruminants

Ruminant feed quality assessment techniques: a primer

An overview of various types of feed testing, including exploration of in vivo and in vitro methods

October 11, 2018

Helen Warren

Moving away from the more invasive, animal-based techniques, in vitro testing approaches are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and popular.

Ruminants

Feeding essential oils to ruminants: research, analysis

Examination of the attributes of botanicals and their effect on rumen, fermentation and metabolism

September 4, 2018

Helen Warren

Current research suggests varied effects on the use of essential oils in ruminant diets.

Rumen

Microbial diversity promotes healthy rumen function

Further research into protozoa and rumen bacteria may assist in lowering methane emissions

July 5, 2018

Helen Warren

Examination of microbial ecosystem in rumen may help improve cow performance and reduce methane emissions.

Dairy

Basics of NIRS forage and feed analysis for dairy feed

While it maybe the preferred ingredient analysis method, not all NIRS are created equal

February 9, 2018

Helen Warren

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has become the analytical method of choice for the analysis of many feed materials, particularly forages.

Dairy

Advances in ruminant environmental impact reductions

Examining recent developments in the study of rumen microbial ecosystem, genetic selection

January 9, 2018

Helen Warren

To reduce the impact ruminants make on the environment, the dairy industry must take a holistic approach to improving production efficiency, which includes the importance of the rumen microbial ecosystem and its role beyond simply providing nutrients to the animal.

Minerals

How to properly assess dairy cow trace mineral status

No single simple analysis can accurately profile minerals in ruminants

October 11, 2017

Helen Warren

Despite many testing options, there is no single analysis for the assessment of the mineral status of dairy cows so it is critical to choose wisely before making your determination.