animal nutrition

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

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