animal nutrition

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

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to gradually transition cows to grazed grass at turnout to avoid a drop in milk yields and compromised rumen health

Providing in-calf cows and heifers with microminerals pre-calving is important for both cow and calf health

Following the poor performance of the 2024 maize crop, earlier maturing varieties could be an option to help maintain feed value

Fluctuations in mineral supply and antagonists within crops can affect the availability of minerals in outwintering and grazing systems

The results of the first 750 maize silages analysed by Trouw Nutrition GB this year clearly demonstrate the effect of the growing season on feed quality

It has certainly been a challenging maize growing season for many farmers around the UK, and now growers will be facing tricky decisions over when best to harvest the crop

A Welsh dairy farm is companion cropping maize with sunflowers to reduce its purchased protein costs