20 November 2024
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2 min read
Independent nutritionist, Emma Redfern of ER Nutrition, says: "Many farmers are having to base diets on higher fibre (NDF) grass silages which are more difficult for rumen microbes to digest, leading to...
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A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action
17 June 2026
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5 min read
Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach
15 June 2026
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5 min read
Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts
13 June 2026
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4 min read
