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Thin Cows and Calves at Grass
Supplementary feed is required for thin cows with their calves turned out where there is little grass available.
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Thin Cows Still To Calve
If cows are thin (condition score 1-2) right now at calving, take action to prevent calf and or/cow losses.
Read More >Magnesium Supplementation For Cows
With a lack of grass and a flush of grass to come it is important to remember about magnesium supplementation. Magnesium is not stored and a daily dietary intake is…
Read More >Remember the Rest of the Flock
Remember the rest of the flock albeit replacement ewe hoggs for gimmering, tups or cast ewes also need extra nutrition.
Read More >Protect Body Condition
If cows are losing significant body condition, they will have poorer submission and conception rates.
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Fodder Beet
Fodder beet is a root crop of great interest in the ruminant nutrition world due to its huge potential as a high yielding, high energy winter forage.
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Coping With The Bad Weather
With the bad weather we are currently experiencing here are a few tips which could help you.
Read More >Fertilisers and spreader calibration
As part of the Soil and Nutrient Network farms project both West Lothian and Roxburghshire farms demonstrated on farm the importance of fertiliser products, spreader maintenance and calibration. At West…
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When Will Spring Time Come?
Nobody knows when Spring will come and so it is wise to prepare for a delayed turnout so calculating feed and bedding supplies is best now.
Read More >Maximising Calf Survival
With calving time starting it would be worth considering what could be implemented to maximise the survival rate of new born calves. Calf losses can be significant not just at calving but in their first three weeks of life.
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