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The days of sows pilfering expensive creep feed are over on two outdoor pig units in Norfolk, which have each designed a feeder to prepare piglets for life after weaning.…
When robotic milker George Lester scaled back concentrate feed for his late lactating milkers from 5-6kg to 1kg a cow a day to reduce milk production two weeks before drying…
With increasing market volatility and extreme weather, how can UK beef producers adapt to survive? We speak to three beef breeders from Australia and the US to find out how…
A Norfolk family is reducing cow numbers to control winter feed costs and focus on running the herd to benefit the landscape and sheep enterprise. Richard and Sue Evans of…
A year-round-calving herd has lifted feed efficiency by half a litre while cutting feed cost by 0.67p/litre and methane/litre by 33%. The Avison family, of Middlefields Farm, Coverdale, North Yorkshire,…
Angus-sired cattle are outperforming Blue-cross cattle in a dairy-beef system through faster weight gains, longer grazing periods, cheaper diets and a more valuable carcass. Continental cattle achieved a better grade…
Growing maize under film could increase profit margins by more than £3,000/ha by improving the quality of the crop and increasing milk output. Trial sites run by crop production specialist…
Intercropping of maize and climbing beans is gaining ground among German farmers keen to improve the quality of their silage. Yields and protein content are particularly promising when the two…
From its superior protein quality and high intake potential to its nitrogen-fixing and soil-enhancing abilities, there are many reasons to add red clover to a grazing or silage seed mix.…
Forage analysis plays a vital role in feeding and management decisions. Understanding the analysis process and being able to interpret sample results will help farmers better utilise their forage –…
Research trials have shown rearing surplus lambs on milk replacer could clear a margin of £40 a head in a strong market. Two simultaneous trials were carried out last spring…
There are few things more frustrating than an otherwise seemingly healthy calf that just refuses to suck. In this article, vet Nichol Fisher from Daleside Veterinary Group discusses some of…
Following the successful launch of its boluses, the Denis Brinicombe Group has expanded the range with three new products in order to meet the needs of a wide range of…
Forage quality plays a big role in how consistent – or inconsistent – your ration is. And, changes in ration consistency can impact cow performance. But it's difficult to see…
Severely reduced processing capacity due to the Covid-19 pandemic has left some pig finishing units dealing with backlogs and feeding lower-energy holding diets to manage supply and avoid hefty penalties.…
Leading animal nutrition provider, the Denis Brinicombe Group, has partnered with expert bolus manufacturer, Rumbol Products, to reintroduce cutting-edge cattle bolus technology to the marketplace with the EnduraBol range. The…
Enormous effort goes into growing feedstock for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant but the attention to detail does not always follow through to the storage. Storage is a critical area…
Feeding a skim milk-based replacer to support calf health and encourage dry feed intakes and rumen development can help UK dairy farmers reduce antibiotic usage and mortalities as they scale…
Farmers could be selecting cattle bred to produce lower methane emissions in the near future, according to a leading scientist. Methane is an important greenhouse gas, with 28-times the potential…
Feeding calves appropriate nutrition at the correct time and avoiding abrupt changes to their diets will have a positive influence on their lifetime productivity. Dr Amanda Dunn, of Bonanza Calf…
According to the British Poultry Council’s latest report, overall antibiotics use on UK poultry meat units fell by more than 80% between 2012 and 2018, to a total of 16.2t.…
Up until the end of July, farmers in Great Britain can still claim two free bags of Volac-manufactured calf milk replacer with every pallet they purchase. As a British family-owned…
Diamond V Feed products designed to improve immunity, health and performance, Diamond V, now part of Cargill, has a world-leading range of fermentation products to support immunity performance and food…
Throughout this difficult time, we have been immensely proud of the important and demanding role everyone throughout our supply chain has played to keep delivering food to the nation, from…
