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Danish Farmers Report Health Issues Amid Bovaer Mandate

11/8/2025

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The Danish government requires Bovaer use for at least 80 days annually, prompting more than 200 complaints from dairy farmers about cattle health, including fever and reduced milk production.
Anders Ring, a Danish dairy farmer, reported herd health issues and stopped using Bovaer, calling the additive harmful.
DSM-Firmenich says prior research found no health issues and is investigating claims while the Danish Agriculture & Food Council gathers data.

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The Danish government requires Bovaer use for at least 80 days annually, prompting more than 200 complaints from dairy farmers about cattle health, including fever and reduced milk production.
Anders Ring, a Danish dairy farmer, reported herd health issues and stopped using Bovaer, calling the additive harmful.
DSM-Firmenich says prior research found no health issues and is investigating claims while the Danish Agriculture & Food Council gathers data.