animal nutrition

Spring turnout creates many dietary challenges for dairy herds that can result in butterfat depression and fertility issues

Rumen health is a critical component in the ‘wheel for success' for robotic milking herds

Attention should be given to ewe nutrition in late pregnancy to maximise outputs and promote lamb survivability and performance

Despite its reputation as a high-yielding forage crop, fodder beet is often overlooked by livestock farmers

If farmers are looking to turn out early, they are being reminded to assess the condition of the grazing platform, manage magnesium levels and prevent butterfat depression

Knowing what ingredients should be present within a milk powder is key to assessing its quality as the quantity and origin of ingredients can impact calf performance

Bale grazing is a growing trend, allowing livestock producers to cut winter housing costs by outwintering stock in a way that is kind to the land

Dairy producers looking to reduce feed costs and boost milk output could do well to team up with local arable growers planning to grow maize this spring following a difficult autumn drilling programme

The unusual maize growing season means that while many crops have yielded well, quality is more variable and generally lower than in 2023, which will present some challenges when included in rations

Outwintering dairy youngstock can be beneficial, but planning is key to success says Germinal’s Harley Brown-Keech