# Dairy farmers urged to take a closer look at protein levels

> A UK dairy nutrition specialist says many dairy rations contain 17–18% crude protein, potentially more than cows need. He recommends reviewing protein supply to reduce feed costs and nitrogen losses; milk yields reportedly remained unchanged on lower-protein diets.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T09:24:29.916Z
- Category: market · region United Kingdom · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89264-dairy-farmers-urged-to-take-a-closer-look-at-protein-levels
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

Reducing excess protein could lower demand for costly protein ingredients and improve ration efficiency, putting some downward pressure on feed costs. The article does not identify a specific ingredient or quantify market-wide demand effects.

## Sources

- thescottishfarmer.co.uk: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/26703074.dairy-farmers-urged-review-protein-levels-rations/

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