Nutrition

Findings from the grass monitoring project, GrassCheckGB, and updates on specific grassland research were discussed at a recent webinar. Angela Calvert and Katie Jones report.

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.

A Yorkshire suckler beef farmer has increased his weaning percentage by 5 per cent by focusing on dry cow nutrition and its impact on colostrum quality.

Optimising cow condition through correct nutrition was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by trace element specialist Agrimin.

Improving silage production as part of setting the farm up for the future has brought multiple benefits for one North Wales dairy farm, including improved cow health.

With some good-looking forage maize crops this season, there is a strong argument for preserving that potential. What can be done to guard against the multiple threats in the clamp?

A natural decline in both grass growth and cow milk yields in July to September means creep feeding is a no brainer if you want to maintain calf growth rates.

The addition of sodium, selenium and sulphur to nitrogen fertiliser applications has successfully boosted growth rates of freshly weaned lambs by over 17 per cent according to a 2020 study.

The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.

A novel form of protein feed made from waste carbon dioxide could provide livestock farmers with an alternative to existing sources like fishmeal and soya that are coming under environmental pressure.