animal nutrition

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

Feeding high-quality silage with an ME of 11.5 or higher can achieve an extra 2.35kg of milk per cow per day, as well as help reduce a herd’s carbon footprint

With autumn block calving underway, farmers are being urged to act now to prevent milk losses due to ketosis and transition-related disease

Maintaining good gut health in piglets is a greater challenge following the removal of therapeutic zinc oxide, but new research shows the benefits of focusing on this key area

Silage results look to be reflective of the variable weather conditions and indicate precise rationing will be key to maintain intakes

Calcium and magnesium are important elements to get right for dairy cows, as the wrong levels can lead to hypocalcaemia and other health problems

The worst thing about brewers grains is when you stop feeding them, according to a Cheshire producer who has used co-products in his milking herd, dry cow and heifer rations for as long as he can remember.

Carefully choosing animal feeds can have a massive impact on a farm’s carbon footprint, according to co-product specialist, Duynie Feed. This will benefit farm finances as well as the environment.