Dairy calf rearers can derive a horde of animal health rewards by feeding high quality colostrum for longer and a recent farmer survey shows most farmers are open to the practice if it were shown to be beneficial with adjustments to labour, equipment, and facilities
Red clover is often presented as a good option for increasing grassland production, but it can be a difficult crop to establish and grow
Good quality maize silage is key to the beef finishing business ran by Edward Liversidge
With turnout delayed across the country and silage stocks running down, looking at ways to extend silage stocks until cows can go out is now important on some farms
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