Nutrition
Livestock
Equal attention needs to be paid to concentrate fed though the robot and the ration at the feed fence to maximise milking efficiencies and performance on robotic milking systems.
15 January 2021
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4 min read
Livestock
Digestibility of early season maize silage can be low, resulting in nutrient wastage and even a reduction in milk production, but there are ways to mitigate this. Hannah Noble reports.
14 December 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
Over the last three years the Loewith family, of Summitholm Holsteins, has made three significant changes to its cow management strategy and reaped the benefits. Hannah Noble reports.
14 December 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
Grazing some classes of livestock on brassicas outside over winter could prove to be a cost-effective feed source if managed correctly. Helen Mathieu of Germinal shares her tips to realising their potential.
17 November 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
Fodder beet can offer input and cost savings in multiple beef rearing scenarios. Dr Jim Gibbs offered some advice on the best approach for beef farmers in a recent AHDB webinar. Hannah Park reports.
14 November 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
An independent report commissioned by the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Livestock has concluded new methods of mitigating carbon emissions from livestock production must be found to reach net zero targets by 2050.
06 October 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
Essential oils have been used for their medicinal and flavouring properties for hundreds of years, but a new market is emerging within the livestock sector in pursuit of a replacement for prophylactic antibiotic therapy.
16 September 2020
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4 min read
Livestock
Automatic calf feeders are an increasingly popular option for rearing calves. Colin Mason, of Scotland’s Rural College, offers some advice as to how to get the best out of them. Hannah Noble reports.
08 September 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
As well as championing the use of dried and ground near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) silage analysis, Eurofins laboratories has launched a series of new indexes to help farmers to optimise their silage production.
08 September 2020
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3 min read
Livestock
Many farmers up and down the country enjoy attending meetings held by vets and other organisations, but as lockdown put a stop to social gatherings how do farmers want to proceed into the new normal? Hannah Noble reports.
25 August 2020
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7 min read
