animal nutrition

Growing beans and sunflowers in a crop of forage maize has seen a Pembrokeshire dairy farm raise silage crude protein (CP) levels to nearly 14%

Teamwork, passion and attention to detail are key drivers behind the calf rearing unit at Metcalfe Farms and their youngstock success

Farmers are advised to test forage planned for in-lamb ewes to ensure correct supplementary feeding and optimal nutrition

The first maize silage analysis results for 2025 show the impact of the atypical growing season

Straw, wholecrop and maize could help supplement beef diets which are short of silage this autumn and winter

Gradual diet changes, vitamin and mineral requirements and parasite controls are all key areas of consideration for optimal store lamb performance

A new technology which increases oxygen levels in drinking water in pig and poultry systems has seen improved productivity and animal welfare

To ensure optimum health of growing lambs, farmers are being reminded not to let trace element levels drop

Turning cows out to grass gradually is key to prevent the risk of sub-acute acidosis and impacts on production

A common issue affecting pre-weaned dairy calves, rumen drinking can have significant impacts on calf performance and in severe cases can result in death