Feed and Forage [DA.FF]
Milk Manager News March 2023 – Efficient Feeding of Protein
Cows are very inefficient converters of dietary nitrogen (N) into milk, with an approximate efficiency of converting feed N into milk ranging anywhere from 22-33%. The efficiency of N use…
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Milk Manager News March 2023 – Preventing Silage Slippage This Season
There are many risk factors associated with slippage of silage clamps, which can cause significant spoilage of silage around the area of slippage. The result is poorer quality silage and…
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Silage Clinic – Key Messages
Making quality silage – what are the key influencing factors? Tips for making quality silage and minimising nutritional losses were discussed at a recent FAS event at the James Hutton…
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Agribusiness News February 2023 – Input Costs: Feed & Forage Update
Silage analysis update Figure 1 shows the average of all silages received at the SRUC lab between July 22 – Jan 23, of 1st and 2nd cut pit and bale.…
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Morayshire New Entrants – Forage Crops
Are you struggling with forage shortages and high feed prices this winter? Forage crops are a low cost solution to winter rations and can help plug the forage gap. Come…
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Milk Manager News January 2023 – Planning for Youngstock Grazing this Spring
Regardless of the management of the milking herd, the majority of dairy youngstock will be turned out to grass this spring. By planning your grazing strategy now, there is potential…
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Forage Peas: An Alternative Source of Protein
The recent volatility in cost and availability of supplementary protein sources has meant dairy farmers have begun growing their own home-grown protein sources, in particular forage legumes. Legumes are popular…
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New Entrants – Getting Started with Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing increases the grass ultilisation on farm and leads to greater production of meat, milk, and wool per hectare, while also reducing feed and fertiliser requirements. In this video…
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Dry Cow Nutrition for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd
This video focuses on the importance of nutrition of dairy cows during the dry period and covers targets for body condition score, energy and protein intake and mineral nutrition. Nutritional…
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