Maximising home-grown feed for beef finishers

While it is too early to truly assess the state of grass silage clamps this season, beef producers can make best use of home-grown winter wheat or barley by introducing alkasystems technology

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Maximising home-grown feed for beef finishers

Maintaining rumen health and efficiency must be number one priority if beef finishers are to achieve target weight and adequately finish and grade within spec, according to Dugdale Nutrition veterinary...

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Maximising home-grown feed for beef finishers

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